Sterile Processing Tech - 40 Hours Weekly - Evening Shift

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician at its 32nd Avenue Fargo Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. The position is 40 hours per week on the evening shift, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Holiday work rotates; weekends and on-call work are not required.

The technician reprocesses reusable surgical instruments and patient-care equipment for use in surgery and hospital nursing units. This work supports patient safety and high-quality surgical care by ensuring instruments and equipment are decontaminated, inspected, assembled, sterilized, documented, stored, and distributed safely and promptly. The position works with hospital and surgical teams and follows established infection-control, safety, and personal protective equipment guidelines.

Tech I (non-certified) pay is $18.16–$27.24 per hour, based on experience. Tech II (certified) pay is $19.28–$28.92 per hour, based on experience. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available, subject to applicable taxes and a two-year commitment: $2,500 is paid after 30 days of employment and the remaining $2,500 after two years. The posting states an FTE of 1.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of sterile processing practices or willingness to learn.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and tray lists.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Tech I: Obtain Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within two years of hire.
• Tech II: Hold current CRCST certification from HSPA or CSPDT certification from CPSPD.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in sterile processing or healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
• Inspect, test, and assemble instrument trays accurately using count sheets and manufacturer instructions (IFUs).
• Operate sterilization equipment, including steam and low-temperature systems.
• Monitor and document sterilization cycles using biological, chemical, and mechanical indicators.
• Maintain accurate records and instrument-tracking documentation.
• Ensure sterile supplies are properly stored and distributed.
• Identify and remove damaged or malfunctioning instruments.
• Follow infection-control, safety, and personal protective equipment guidelines.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to meet case cart and instrument needs.

Benefits

• Health insurance and HSA or FSA accounts for employees scheduled 24 or more hours weekly.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance.
• Supplemental life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational programs.
• PTO accrual and seven paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave after one year.
• Adoption assistance after one year.
• Bereavement and jury duty benefits for regularly scheduled employees.
• Employee wellness program (Take Charge).
• Free confidential counseling through Guidance Resources.
• Employee discount program.
• 401(k) retirement account with traditional and Roth options.
• 401(k) matching and discretionary contributions, subject to service requirements.
• DailyPay.
• Training and professional development.
• Flexible scheduling, time off, and wellness resources; benefit eligibility may vary.

What This Job Offers

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