Sterile Processing - Sterile Processing Tech

Cynet Health; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Minneapolis is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech for the night shift to ensure the sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. The role runs for 13 weeks on the night shift (11:00 PM–7:30 AM) with 8-hour shifts and requires a minimum of 2 years of experience; pending state license accepted. Spine, neuro, ortho, eye, ENT, GYN, urology, Da Vinci, plastics, and vascular cases are involved.

Qualifications

• Must have sterilization and decontamination experience.
• Assembly and wrapping skills required.
• Scope and probe reprocessing experience.
• Equipment documentation experience required.
• High-level disinfection skills required.
• Instrument/tray reprocessing skills across multiple areas.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Maintain sterile environment throughout processing stages.
• Record-keeping and documentation of processing activities.
• Follow all protocols for decontamination and sterilization.

Skills

Sterilization and decontamination

Assembly and wrapping

Scope and probe reprocessing

Equipment documentation

High-level disinfection

Instrument/tray reprocessing

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Instrumentation tracking

Job description

Sterile Processing - Sterile Processing Tech

Profession: Surgical Services

Specialty: Sterile Processing Tech

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 8 hours (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM)

Experience: Minimum 2 years required

License: Pending state license accepted

Certifications: CBSPD, HSPA

Must-Have:

• Sterilization and decontamination experience
• Assembly and wrapping skills
• Scope and probe reprocessing experience
• Equipment documentation experience
• High-level disinfection skills
• Instrument/tray reprocessing skills in multiple areas

Description:The Sterile Processing Tech will be working the night shift.The primary responsibility is to ensure the sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment.Experience in spine, neuro, ortho, eye, ENT, GYN, urology, Da Vinci, plastics, and vascular cases is required.The facility has 43 operating rooms.The candidate must have experience with high-level disinfection and immediate-use steam sterilization.Experience with various scopes including bronchoscopes, colonoscopes, and others is essential.The position does not require weekend coverage but may require flexibility based on department needs.The role does not involve on-call duties.The sterile processing technician will be expected to follow all protocols for equipment decontamination and sterilization.Record-keeping and documentation skills are crucial.Candidates must be able to maintain a sterile environment throughout all stages of processing.The tech should possess knowledge of sterilization equipment and instrumentation tracking.A commitment to patient safety and care quality is essential.No first-timers will be accepted for this position.The candidate should have general skills and experience with various surgical specialties.Interdisciplinary support is available in the role.All applicants must adhere to health and safety regulations pertinent to sterile processing.The hiring organization will not accept any references from previous assignments as a permanent employee.