Sterile Processing Tech: Day/Eve Shifts, On-Call Weekends

Essentia Health; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA/FSA accounts

Dental & Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO & 7 paid holidays

Job summary

Essentia Health’s St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, MN seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to reprocess instruments for surgery and nursing units. Shifts rotate, with on-site work and a holiday rotation.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adherence to sterile technique. Training in CRCST is preferred; the team operates in a fast-paced hospital environment requiring reliability, physical stamina, and careful handling of equipment.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential for instrument inspection and cleanliness.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and adapt to changing protocols.
• Reliability and consistent attendance are critical in this healthcare role.

Responsibilities

• Reprocess reusable surgical instruments and patient-care equipment for surgery and nursing units.
• Ensure clean, safe, sterile instruments are available for staff use.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Reliability

Standing & Walking

Lifting & Carrying

Pushing & Pulling

Dexterity & Coordination

Movement

Education

CRCST Certification

Job description

Essentia Health’s St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, MN seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to reprocess instruments for surgery and nursing units. Shifts rotate, with on-site work and a holiday rotation.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adherence to sterile technique. Training in CRCST is preferred; the team operates in a fast-paced hospital environment requiring reliability, physical stamina, and careful handling of equipment.