Certified Ambulatory Instrument Processing Technician

Regions Hospital; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) with match

Disability insurance

Fertility benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Educational reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Onsite fitness center

Onsite employee clinic

Center for Employee Resilience

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

Job summary

Regions Hospital is seeking a Certified Ambulatory Instrument Processing Technician to join our team. This role handles sterile processing tasks, including decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments, and orders surgical supplies.

The ideal candidate will hold CRCST/SPD certification (CBSPD or IAHCSMM) or equivalent and contribute to case picks while coordinating instrument repairs. Work is based in Saint Paul and Woodbury, MN with a day shift schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CRCST or SPD Technician certification (CBSPD or IAHCSMM).

Responsibilities

• Handle sterile processing tasks including decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instruments.
• Order surgical supplies, assemble case picks and coordinate instrument repairs.
• Work at the Specialty Centers in Saint Paul and Woodbury, MN.

Skills

Sterilization and aseptic techniques

Decontamination, preparation, packing,

Surgical procedures and instruments

Surgical supplies knowledge

Materials management in surgery center

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Regions Hospital is looking for a Certified Ambulatory Instrument Processing Technician to join our team!

This role is responsible for all sterile processing tasks, including decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments. The Technician also orders surgical supplies, assembles case picks, and coordinates the repair of surgical instruments as needed. Our ideal Technician will have knowledge of:

• Sterilization and aseptic techniques.
• Functions of decontamination, preparation, packing, and sterilizing of equipment and instrumentation.
• Surgical procedures and instrumentation.
• Surgical supplies used.
• Materials Management functions and how they relate to Surgery Center-specific needs.

Our Technicians also have the valuable ability to recognize ongoing multiple functions of a surgical supply department and to prioritize according to the needs of the customer. This role will work at the Specialty Centers in both Saint Paul and Woodbury.

Work Schedule:

• Day shift, Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts beginning at 9:00 a.m.
• No nights, call, or weekends!

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a Central Service Technician (CRCST) or SPD Technician through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM).

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or two years of experience in a surgical supply and/or surgery department, to include successful assembly of Level I and II instrumentation or comparable surgical instrument assembly knowledge.

Additional Information:

This is a union 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) day shift position, working in Saint Paul and Woodbury, MN. The full salary range for this position is $24.92-$34.88 per hour, based on experience and internal equity, plus shift differentials. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is eligible for benefits.

• medical and dental insurance (which begin on the first day of the month following start)
• 401(k) with match
• disability insurance
• fertility benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• educational reimbursement toward continuing education
• qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• onsite employee fitness center
• onsite employee clinic
• Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency
• Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company