Sterile Processing Tech (3944)

Trinity Health; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 23,694 - 34,357; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Minot, ND is seeking a diligent Sterile Processing Tech to support safe surgical and clinical care. You will decontaminate, assemble, package, and sterilize instruments with strict adherence to infection prevention standards and regulatory requirements.

You will document cycles and coordinate timely delivery of sterile supplies across procedural areas. The role requires strong organization, teamwork, and effective communication, with a focus on quality control and patient

Qualifications

• CRCST certification is preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent organization, multitasking, and communication skills are essential.
• Exposure to instrument tracking software and MS Office applications is expected.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and decontaminate reusable instruments and endoscopes.
• Select sterilization or high-level disinfection methods and document processing cycles.
• Operate processing equipment and track steps using instrument management systems.
• Support shift, weekend, holiday and on-call coverage as needed.
• Collaborate with surgical services and clinics to ensure availability of sterile instruments.

Skills

CRCST certification

Excellent organization

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Instrument tracking software

Job description

Job Location: Trinity Health Hospital Campus & Medical District - Minot, ND 58701 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $17.20 - $24.94 Hourly Job Shift: Days/Evenings

Position Summary

The Sterile Processing Tech supports safe surgical and clinical care by performing essential decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of instruments and equipment used across Trinity Health. Working within the Central Processing Department, this role ensures all items are processed in accordance with established infection prevention standards, manufacturer guidelines, and regulatory requirements. As part of a collaborative, multi-area processing team, the technician contributes to patient safety by maintaining accurate documentation, selecting appropriate sterilization or high-level disinfection methods, and ensuring timely delivery of sterile supplies to procedural areas. Through attention to detail, adherence to quality standards, and effective teamwork, this position supports efficient workflow, quality control, and readiness of surgical and clinical instruments.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and decontaminate reusable instruments, equipment, and endoscopes using approved cleaning agents, equipment, and procedures. Inspect, assemble, and package individual instruments and instrument trays, ensuring completeness, functionality, and compliance with quality standards.
• Select appropriate sterilization or high-level disinfection methods and operate processing equipment while maintaining required documentation for all sterilization cycles.
• Utilize instrument management systems and related technology to track equipment, verify processing steps, and support timely distribution to procedural areas.
• Rotate between all sterile processing work areas and support shift, weekend, holiday and on call coverage to meet departmental needs.
• Collaborate with surgical services, clinics, and other care teams to ensure availability of sterile instruments and resolve processing-related issues.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) is strongly preferred, but not required. The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported in obtaining this certification to further their technical expertise.

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• None

Special Skills or Training Requirements:

• Excellent organization, operations, people management, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand medical terminology to follow written instructions and complete various forms and records regarding equipment processing and preparation of equipment.
• Must have working knowledge of computer programs; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and exposure to instrument tracking software.
• Effectively demonstrates multitasking capabilities within job while maintaining a positive, professional, and customer service based attitude.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to be approachable and flexible.
• Ability to multitask is critical.
• Exposure to the Operating Room environment is a requirement.
• A strict dress code and professional appearing including wearing surgical scrubs is required.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 25 lbs. stoop, bend, pull, and place and retrieve material.

Physical Requirements

The Sterile Processing Tech is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift while completing decontamination, assembly, and sterilization tasks. The role involves handling instrument trays, equipment, and supply items that may require moderate lifting and repetitive motion. Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity are necessary for identifying instruments, performing detailed inspection, and safely operating processing equipment.

Environmental Requirements

This role works in decontamination and clean processing areas where exposure to moisture, chemicals, detergents, heat, and equipment noise is common. The technician may encounter soiled instruments and must consistently follow infection-prevention protocols, PPE requirements, and safety procedures. Work may require transition between multiple processing zones and occasional exposure to the operating room environment, with adherence to strict dress codes and sterile practices.