Certified Sterile Processing Tech — Safer Surgeries

Mille Lacs Health System; Onamia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Disability insurance

Job summary

Mille Lacs Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform and participate in decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, assembling, packaging and distributing reusable surgical and procedural instruments and equipment. You will help ensure instruments are safe for reuse and assist with maintaining inventory and records.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, BLS and Sterile Processing Certification, with experience in sterile processing.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or equivalent.
• BLS Certification required.
• Sterile Processing Certification required.
• Experience in sterile processing and distribution.
• Strong attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulous care on the job.
• Passion for keeping people safe.
• Good judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to handle fragile equipment.
• Technical skills and familiarity with sterilization techniques.
• The ability to work well in a team or independently.
• A clear background check and proof of up-to-date immunizations (meet MLHS policy).

Responsibilities

• Collect used and contaminated equipment for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually clean supplies and operate decontamination equipment.
• Prepare and pack decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Monitor and operate sterilization equipment.
• Ensure items are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Test and report issues with sterilization equipment.
• Monitor wash solutions for quality and consistency.
• Sterilize, wrap, and organize equipment for procedures.
• Deliver equipment for surgeries and procedures.
• Maintain records of sterilization procedures and inventory.
• Assist with policies for quality improvement, safety and infection control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Manual dexterity

Technical skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Sterile Processing Certification

Experience in sterile processing

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Mille Lacs Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform and participate in decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, assembling, packaging and distributing reusable surgical and procedural instruments and equipment. You will help ensure instruments are safe for reuse and assist with maintaining inventory and records.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, BLS and Sterile Processing Certification, with experience in sterile processing.