Sterile Processing Technician

Allina Health System • Coon Rapids, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides sterile equipment and supplies to surgery and other departments. Work includes decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and processing of supplies and equipment in accordance with federal and state agency guidance, manufacturer instructions, and hospital infection-control requirements. The position supports patient safety by ensuring surgical instruments and other equipment are accurately prepared, sterilized, and ready for use. It also supports case carts, the sterile core, and other areas 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.
• 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 appropriate sterilization method.
• Follow safety standards, protocols, 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 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 and 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