Sterile Processing Technician – On the Job Training – Surgical Services - $2,000 Hire Incentive

Mayo Career Site US•Rochester, MN

About The Position

Surgical Services is now offering a paid 14-week Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) Internship Program for candidates interested in supporting operating room instrument processing. SPT’s will learn about the importance of their role, have hands-on learning activities, and will collaborate with fellow surgical colleagues to enhance professional development and relationships. Our goal is to offer a structured program with dedicated learning time to ensure your success. Employees accepted into this program will be introduced to numerous surgical specialties during the program. Employees will meet HSPA requirements at the end of the program. Depending on position availability, schedules will include 8, 10 & 12-hour shifts. Positions within Surgical Services have various start times which could include 7am, 9am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm, 7pm and 11pm; overtime as needed and weekends depending on position selection. During the selection process you will participate in a virtual (pre-recorded) OnDemand interview that you can complete at your convenience! During the virtual interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The completed interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps as appropriate. The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for performing delegated activities to support the operating room team in the care of the surgical patient. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Core Charge RN, and Core Supervisor, the Sterile Processing Technician prepares and delivers medical/surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures. The Sterile Processing Technician cleans, packages, and processes surgical equipment and instrumentation, as well as maintains inventory and storage of supplies in the core. The Sterile Processing Technician manages multiple computer applications to assist with sterilization tracking and processes. Responsible to operate and troubleshoot power equipment to process instruments (i.e. autoclaves, washer disinfector, ultrasonic cleaners).

Responsibilities

Prepares and delivers medical/surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures.
Cleans, packages, and processes surgical equipment and instrumentation
Maintains inventory and storage of supplies in the core.
Manages multiple computer applications to assist with sterilization tracking and processes.
Operate and troubleshoot power equipment to process instruments (i.e. autoclaves, washer disinfector, ultrasonic cleaners).