Sterile Processing Tech: Critical Instrument Care & Safety

Five Star Nursing; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Sick leave

Licensure reimbursement

Professional development

Referral bonus

Job summary

Five Star Nursing (FSN) seeks a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to ensure sterilization, decontamination, and proper handling of surgical instruments, safeguarding patient safety.

You will support instrument inventory, documentation, and adherence to AAMI and Joint Commission standards, contributing to a clean, efficient, infection-controlled environment and ongoing professional development possibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CRCST certification or eligible to obtain it.
• Minimum of 2 years sterile processing experience in a healthcare setting.
• Associate degree or certification in Sterile Processing preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Certification as CIS is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays.
• Perform documentation of sterilization loads per AAMI and Joint Commission standards.
• Manage instrument inventory and coordinate with OR schedule.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and PPE guidelines.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and efficient workflow.

Skills

CRCST certification

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

Documentation skills

Education

Associate degree or certification in Sterile Processing

Tools

Sterilization equipment operation

Job description

Five Star Nursing (FSN) seeks a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to ensure sterilization, decontamination, and proper handling of surgical instruments, safeguarding patient safety.

You will support instrument inventory, documentation, and adherence to AAMI and Joint Commission standards, contributing to a clean, efficient, infection-controlled environment and ongoing professional development possibilities.