Evening Sterile Processing Tech II — Instrument Safety

CentraCare Health; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental benefits

PTO

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement

Job summary

CentraCare Health in Saint Cloud, MN is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to join a high‑acuity department ensuring instruments are decontaminated, sterilized, inspected, and ready for procedures. You will work with advanced sterilization and instrument-tracking technology, collaborating with surgical services teams.

The role supports patient safety and outcomes, with an evening schedule and full-time hours, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required for entry.
• Minimum one year of sterile processing experience in a hospital or surgical setting.
• Knowledge of decontamination, sterilization methods, and infection prevention.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Identify damaged tools and ensure proper functionality before use.
• Assemble complex instrument trays per standards and track sterilization.
• Operate sterilization equipment and instrument-tracking systems.
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention and quality standards.
• Assist surgical teams by ensuring instrument availability and timely delivery.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

CentraCare Health in Saint Cloud, MN is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to join a high‑acuity department ensuring instruments are decontaminated, sterilized, inspected, and ready for procedures. You will work with advanced sterilization and instrument-tracking technology, collaborating with surgical services teams.

The role supports patient safety and outcomes, with an evening schedule and full-time hours, plus a comprehensive benefits package.