Central Supply Technician, Sterile Processing

Fairview Health Services; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Range in Hibbing, MN is seeking a Central Supply Technician to join our Sterile Processing team. The role involves processing and distributing stock to nursing units, plus cleaning, decontamination, assembly, wrapping, and sterilizing reusable patient care equipment.

CRCST certification within 1 year is encouraged; on‑the‑job training is provided for non-certified applicants. Shift options include 8‑hour day/evening shifts with 40–71 hours per two weeks, weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to acquire CRCST certification within 1 year of hire.
• Prior experience Sterile Processing, Decontamination, Materials Management, or healthcare experience.
• 400 hours or more experience in instrument handling, assembly, decontamination, and Sterilization.
• CRCST or Surgical Technologist

Responsibilities

• Supply Distribution; Distributing and maintaining appropriate supply levels on all patient care units.
• Providing safe and effective transport of supplies, equipment, and instrumentation throughout the system.
• Transporting and Decontamination; Receiving, identifying, and decontaminating used surgical and patient care instrumentation and equipment.
• Assembly, Sterilization and Storage; Processing reusable instrumentation, utensils, scopes and other reusable supplies.

Skills

CRCST certification

Sterile Processing

Healthcare experience

Instrument handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification within 1 year

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview Range is seeking a CRCST or Central Supply Technician to join our Sterile Processing team in Hibbing, MN.

The Central Supply Technician plays a crucial role in the flawless flow of operations by efficiently processing and distributing stock supplies and forms to all nursing departments. Moreover, this role involves the meticulous cleaning, decontamination, assembly, wrapping, and terminal sterilization of all reusable patient care equipment, instruments, and supplies. Applicants holding current CRCST certification through HSPA will be seamlessly transitioned into a CRCST position. For those seeking to join our team without prior certification, comprehensive on‑job training will be provided to ensure success in this vital role!

Schedule: This position will work 40 to 71 hours per two weeks. The shift length will be 8 hours on the day shift/evening.

Weekends: As Needed

About Fairview Range

Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Range Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

As a Central Supply Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Supply Distribution; Distributing and maintaining appropriate supply levels on all patient care units.
• Providing safe and effective transport of supplies, equipment, and instrumentation throughout the system. Keeping product covered during transport.
• Transporting and Decontamination; Responsible for receiving, identifying, and decontaminating used surgical and patient care instrumentation and equipment.
• Assembly, Sterilization and Storage; Processing reusable instrumentation, utensils, scopes and other reusable supplies.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing and able to acquire CRCST certification within 1 year of hire. Upon successful completion employee automatically moves into CRCST position.
• Solid understanding of medical equipment and supplies.
• Prior experience Sterile Processing/Decontamination, Materials Management, or healthcare experience.
• 400 hours or more experience in instrument handling, assembly, decontamination, and Sterilization.
• CRCST or Surgical Technologist

Benefit Overview

Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental,vision, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/rgafscmeserv

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status