Sterile Processing Tech

Lakeview Hospital; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeview Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech in Stillwater, MN. You will clean, decontaminate, and sterilize instruments for the OR and other departments, ensuring accurate sterilization records and proper equipment maintenance.

The role requires a high school diploma and either CSPDT or CRCST certification (or within one year of hire). Coursework in sterile processing and sterilization certification are preferred, with on-site day/evening shifts and benefits included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CSPDT or CRCST certification must be obtained within one year of hire date.
• Computer skills are required for record keeping and equipment management.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize all instrumentation and equipment for the OR and other departments.
• Complete records accurately for the sterilization process and monitor autoclaves.
• Coordinate with repair vendors to maintain instrument integrity and arrange maintenance when needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CSPDT certification

CRCST certification

Coursework in sterile processing

Certification in sterilization

Job description

Lakeview Hospital is looking to hire a Sterile Processing Tech! Come be a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

The Sterile Processing Tech cleans, decontaminates, and sterilizes all instrumentation and associated equipment for the OR and other hospital departments. The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for accurately completing all records pertinent to the sterilization process, working with the repair vendor to maintain the integrity of instrumentation, and monitoring all autoclaves (and arranging for any maintenance needed).

Work Schedule:

• 12:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, every ninth weekend on call (after training is completed).

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• One of the following:

  • Current CSPDT from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (or obtained within one year of hire date).

  • Current CRCST from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (or obtained within one year of hire date).

• Computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework in sterile processing or equivalent sterile processing technician experience.

• Certification in sterilization.

• Previous knowledge and experience with sterilization in a hospital or ambulatory surgical center.

Additional Information:

This is a non-union 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) day/evening shift position, working in Stillwater, MN. The full salary range for this position is $22.00-$33.00 per hour, based on experience and internal equity, plus shift differentials. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is eligible for benefits. Our benefits include medical and dental insurance (which begin on the first day of the month following start), 401k with match, disability insurance, fertility benefits, tuition reimbursement, educational reimbursement toward continuing education, and we are a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.