Sterile Processing Technician

Allina Health System • Coon Rapids, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides sterile equipment and supplies to surgery and other departments. The work includes decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and processing of supplies and equipment, following applicable federal and state agency, manufacturer, and hospital infection-control guidelines. The position supports patient safety by ensuring instruments and supplies are prepared correctly and are ready for procedures.

The technician prepares surgical instruments, performs decontamination, assembly, and sterilization, and conducts required quality checks and documentation. The role also supports Case Carts, the Sterile Core, and other assigned areas, including preparing cases for upcoming, add-on, and emergency procedures. The position is based at 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on 8-hour day/evening shifts with occasional weekend work.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have education and/or experience needed to meet the required principal competencies.
• Meet at least one certification requirement: obtain CBSPD certification within 18 months of hire, or CRCST certification within 18 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in Sterile Processing or vocational/technical training or education in Instrument Specialist, Central Supply, or Surgical Technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide sterile equipment and supplies to surgery and other departments.
• Decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize surgical instrumentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Ensure instruments are clean and free of foreign matter before sterilization.
• Accurately assemble instrument sets and trays.
• Package and label items for the correct sterilization method.
• Follow safety standards and infection-control guidelines when working in decontamination.
• Use washers/disinfectors, ultrasonic machines, high-level disinfection equipment, and other department equipment appropriately.
• Operate sterilizers safely and document loads according to standards.
• Process and interpret biological controls and tests according to guidelines, documenting each procedure.
• Report potentially unsafe situations and malfunctioning equipment to a supervisor or Lead.
• Conduct required quality-assurance checks on equipment according to department guidelines.
• Pull cases accurately for next-day, add-on, and emergency procedures.
• Complete appropriate paperwork for compliant case charging and billing.
• Follow the task assignment list when working in the sterile core.
• Respond accurately and efficiently to urgent requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support and benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed