Sterile Processing Tech: Day Shift with Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Voluntary Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing M

Student Loan Support Benefits

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible

Job summary

Allina Health Hastings, MN, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure every instrument is ready for surgery. You will perform decontamination, cleaning, sterilization and processing of supplies in accordance with infection control guidelines, department policy and manufacturer instructions, contributing to patient safety and efficient operative care.

This 0.9 FTE role features 8-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, and no weekend shifts.

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 preferred.
• Experience in Sterile Processing or related vocational/technical training is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skill in preparation of surgical instruments.
• Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization per department policy and procedures.
• Assembles instrument sets and trays accurately.
• Packages and labels items for correct sterilization method.
• Follows infection control guidelines when working in decontamination.
• Operates sterilizers safely and documents loads.
• Pulls cases for next day and emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety protocols

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Instrument Specialist/Vocational training

Tools

Washer/Disinfector

Ultrasonic cleaner

Sterilizers

Job description

Allina Health Hastings, MN, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure every instrument is ready for surgery. You will perform decontamination, cleaning, sterilization and processing of supplies in accordance with infection control guidelines, department policy and manufacturer instructions, contributing to patient safety and efficient operative care.

This 0.9 FTE role features 8-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, and no weekend shifts.