Sterile Processing Technician

Allina Health • Slaton, TX

3d • $22 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician provides sterile equipment and supplies to surgery and other departments. The role includes decontaminating, cleaning, sterilizing, and processing supplies and equipment according to applicable federal and state guidance, manufacturer instructions, and hospital infection-control requirements. The position is 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period), with 8-hour evening/night shifts and occasional weekends.

The technician prepares surgical instruments, assembles sets and trays, packages and labels items for the correct sterilization method, operates department equipment and sterilizers, and documents processing and quality checks. The role also supports case carts and the sterile core, pulls supplies for scheduled and urgent procedures, and completes related paperwork. The technician reports unsafe situations and equipment malfunctions and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have the education and/or experience needed to meet the required principal competencies.
• Must meet at least one certification requirement: 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

• 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 correct sterilization method.
• Follow safety standards, protocols, and infection-control guidelines, particularly 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 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 paperwork required 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 resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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