Sterile Processing Technician

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

4d • $23 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The Sterile Processing Technician provides sterile equipment and supplies to surgery and other departments by decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and processing instruments and supplies. Work follows applicable federal and state guidance, manufacturer instructions, hospital infection-control guidelines, and department policies and procedures. The role also supports Case Carts, the Sterile Core, and other areas as assigned, including preparing cases for scheduled, add-on, and emergency procedures. This is a 1.0 FTE position working 80 hours per two-week pay period on an eight-hour evening/night shift, with occasional weekends.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have the education and/or experience needed to meet the required principal competencies listed in the job description.
• Must obtain either CBSPD certification 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

• Prepare surgical instruments and perform decontamination, assembly, and sterilization 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 appropriate sterilization method.
• Follow safety standards, protocols, and infection-control guidelines in decontamination areas.
• 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.
• Support Case Carts, the Sterile Core, and other assigned areas.
• 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 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 benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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