Sterile Processing Department Tech | Casual (PRN)

Minnesota Valley Surgery Center Burnsville, MN 55337, USA; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Minnesota Valley Surgery Center in Burnsville, MN is seeking a dependable PRN Sterile Processing Technician to support our surgical team on an as-needed basis. This role centers on cleaning, decontaminating, assembling and sterilizing instruments for orthopedic and spine procedures.

Shifts are Mon-Fri with no nights, weekends, call, or holidays. Prior sterile processing experience is preferred, as are CRCST or CSPDT certifications.

Qualifications

• Previous sterile processing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sterilization processes and infection prevention.
• Ability to work independently and maintain high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble and package surgical instruments.
• Sterilize instrument sets and maintain sterilization records.
• Store and distribute sterile supplies; track inventory and ensure availability for procedures.
• Follow infection prevention practices and regulatory standards; collaborate with clinical staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Flexible scheduling

Education

CRCST certification preferred

CSPDT certification preferred

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Sterile Processing Department Tech | Casual (PRN)

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: STERI006386

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Minnesota Valley Surgery Center
Burnsville, MN 55337, USA

Description

Minnesota Valley Surgery Center (MVSC) is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented PRN Sterile Processing Technician to support our surgical team on an as-needed basis. This surgery center's volume is in orthopedics and spine. MVSC is an outpatient facility, meaning shifts are Mon-Fri with no nights, weekends, call, or holidays.

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment in accordance with established policies, manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs), and applicable infection prevention standards.

Responsibilities include:

Perform cleaning and decontamination of surgical instruments and reusable medical devices.

Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and damage before assembly.

Assemble, package, and sterilize instrument sets according to established protocols.

Operate and monitor sterilization equipment and maintain accurate sterilization records.

Maintain proper instrument storage, organization, and tracking.

Follow infection prevention practices, personal protective equipment requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure instruments and equipment are available for scheduled procedures.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe sterile processing environment.

Assist with inventory management and promptly report damaged, missing, or malfunctioning instruments.

Qualifications:

Previous sterile processing experience preferred.

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) preferred.

Knowledge of sterilization processes, infection prevention, and instrument handling.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.

Ability to work a flexible, as-needed schedule based on departmental needs.

This PRN position is ideal for a skilled sterile processing professional seeking flexible scheduling while contributing to high-quality surgical care at MVSC.

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