Senior Sterile Processing Lead | Night Shift

Allina Health; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,202,000 - 96,172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Support Benefits

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for night shifts at our Saint Paul facility. The role entails decontamination, sterilization and processing of surgical supplies, following federal/state guidelines. The senior position acts as a resource and provides guidance to staff.

Responsibilities include instrument preparation, packaging, labeling, quality checks and supporting care carts and sterile core areas. Certification in CBSPD/CRCST is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• 1 year in Sterile Processing area
• Must be 18 years of age with education/experience per job description

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skill in preparation of surgical instruments
• Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrumentation per department policy and procedures
• Assures instruments are clean and free of foreign matter in preparation for sterilization
• Assembles instrument sets and trays accurately
• Packages and labels items for correct sterilization method
• Performs work following safety standards and protocols
• Follows infection control guidelines when working in decontamination
• Operates washers/disinfectors, ultrasonic machine, high level disinfection and other department equipment
• Operates sterilizers safely with load documentation
• Provides orientation and mentoring to new staff and team

Education

High school diploma

Instrument Specialist/Central Supply program

Surgical Technology program

Job description

Allina Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for night shifts at our Saint Paul facility. The role entails decontamination, sterilization and processing of surgical supplies, following federal/state guidelines. The senior position acts as a resource and provides guidance to staff.

Responsibilities include instrument preparation, packaging, labeling, quality checks and supporting care carts and sterile core areas. Certification in CBSPD/CRCST is required upon hire.