Sterile Processing Tech — Day Shift, Impactful Role

Allina Health; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Allina Health in Hastings, MN is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to provide sterile equipment and supplies for surgery. You will perform decontamination, cleaning, sterilization and processing of instruments, following federal and state guidelines and infection control standards.

Casual (0.0 FTE) 8-hour day shifts with no weekends, but a minimum of 2 weekend shifts per month. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and contributing to timely patient care within our Surgical Services team.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in Sterile Processing or Vocational/Technical training/education in Instrument Specialist, Central Supply, or Surgical Technology
• Certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within 18 months of hire
• Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) Certification within 18 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skill in preparation of surgical instruments
• Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrumentation per department policy and procedures
• Assembles instrument sets and trays accurately
• Packages and labels items for correct sterilization method
• Performs work following safety standards and protocols
• Follows infection control guidelines when working in decontamination
• Demonstrates appropriate use of washers/disinfectors, ultrasonic machine, high level disinfection and other department equipment
• Operates sterilizers safely, documenting loads according to standards
• Processes and interprets biological controls and tests per guidelines, documenting for each procedure
• Reports potentially unsafe situations and malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or Lead
• Conducts quality assurance checks on all required equipment per department guidelines
• Provides support for Case Carts, Sterile Core and other areas as assigned
• Pulls cases for next day, add-on and emergency procedures accurately
• Completes the appropriate paperwork for compliant charging and billing of case
• Follows tasks assignment list when working in the sterile core
• Responds to urgent requests with accuracy and efficiency
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Allina Health in Hastings, MN is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to provide sterile equipment and supplies for surgery. You will perform decontamination, cleaning, sterilization and processing of instruments, following federal and state guidelines and infection control standards.

Casual (0.0 FTE) 8-hour day shifts with no weekends, but a minimum of 2 weekend shifts per month. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and contributing to timely patient care within our Surgical Services team.