Sterile Processing Tech - Day Shift + $3K Sign-On

Essentia Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 37,773 - 56,659; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA/FSA benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for our Fargo hospital, working with surgical instruments and patient care equipment to ensure sterile, safe supplies for procedures. The role requires careful decontamination, inspection, assembly, and distribution of instruments, with collaboration across surgical teams to meet case cart needs.

Offers a day shift, 40 hours per week, with a $3000 sign‑on incentive and benefits including health coverage and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Basic knowledge of sterile processing practices or willingness to learn.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and tray lists.
• Experience in sterile processing or healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment according to protocols.
• Inspect, test, and assemble instrument trays following sheets and IFUs.
• Operate steam and low‑temperature sterilization equipment.
• Monitor sterilization cycles using indicators.
• Maintain instrument tracking records and storage of sterile supplies.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to meet case cart needs.
• Identify and remove damaged instruments and follow infection control guidelines.

Skills

Sterile processing basics

Attention to detail

Time management

Team communication

Reading tray lists

Education

No educational requirements

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for our Fargo hospital, working with surgical instruments and patient care equipment to ensure sterile, safe supplies for procedures. The role requires careful decontamination, inspection, assembly, and distribution of instruments, with collaboration across surgical teams to meet case cart needs.

Offers a day shift, 40 hours per week, with a $3000 sign‑on incentive and benefits including health coverage and tuition reimbursement.