Sterile Processing Technician

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

3d • $23 - $30 • 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 in accordance with federal and state agency guidelines, manufacturer instructions, and hospital infection-control requirements. The position supports patient safety by preparing surgical instruments and supplies and assisting Case Carts, the Sterile Core, and other areas as assigned. This is a permanent night-shift role, with an 8-hour shift, 40 hours per week, and an occasional weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have education and/or experience needed to meet the required principal competencies listed in the job description.
• Must obtain at least one of the following within 18 months of hire: Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) certification or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification.

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

• Prepare surgical instruments and demonstrate skill in instrument preparation.
• Perform decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of 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, protocols, and infection-control guidelines when working in decontamination.
• Use washers/disinfectors, ultrasonic machines, high-level disinfection, 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 equipment quality-assurance checks according to department guidelines.
• Support Case Carts, the Sterile Core, and other areas as assigned.
• Accurately pull cases 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 to urgent requests accurately and efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• 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 benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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