Sterile Processing Tech I

CentraCare Health; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental benefits

PTO

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

CentraCare Health in Saint Cloud, MN is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments. You will support caregivers by guaranteeing availability of critical equipment across the health system.

Role includes operating instrument tracking systems, maintaining safety standards, and contributing to patient safety and high-quality care. High school diploma or GED required; healthcare exp. preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to understand detailed technical instruction.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Prepare instrument trays for surgeries and procedures.
• Operate sterilization and instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain quality, safety, and infection prevention standards.
• Support caregivers throughout the health system by ensuring critical equipment is available when needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Team Behind Every Successful Surgery

Looking for a career with purpose? Join CentraCare's Sterile Processing team and play a critical role in patient safety.

While patients may never see your work, every surgery and procedure depends on clean, sterile instruments being ready when needed. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you'll help ensure caregivers have the tools they need to deliver exceptional care—all while working alongside a supportive team and enjoying incredible views of the Mississippi River.

What is a Sterile Processing Technician?

Sterile Processing Techs are responsible for ensuring all surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are properly decontaminated, disinfected, inspected, sterilized, inventoried and distributed in a quality and timely manner throughout the health system.

We are responsible for use of technologies such as copier/scanner, internet, handheld devices, electronic medical records, instrument tracking systems, inventory management systems, email and Microsoft office.

What you will do:

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment
• Prepare instrument trays for surgeries and procedures
• Operate sterilization and instrument tracking systems
• Maintain quality, safety, and infection prevention standards
• Support caregivers throughout the health system by ensuring critical equipment is available when needed
• VIDEO: What Is Sterile Processing - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (myhspa.org)

“We work in an area that is never seen by our patients. However, the impact we have in our patient care is immeasurable. Without clean and sterilized surgical tools, the surgeons would not be able to save our patient’s lives. It is rewarding to see new staff, with no prior experience or knowledge of the department, join us and grow into an experienced and knowledgeable employee or a leader within the unit.” Vanessa – SPD Manager

Schedule:

• Day Shifts | 8-hour shifts | Rotating 8a-4:30p and 9a-5:30p
• Part-time | 48 to 64 Hours every two weeks
  • During the first 3 months of training, we’d like you to work more hours.
• Occasional weekends, and holidays rotate as needed.

Pay and Benefits (Total Rewards)

• Wage rates start at $23.09 per hour offering more with experience.
  • Full pay range for this Tech I position is $20.71 - $31.06 hourly
• Weekend shift differential is + $1.05 per hour when occurring.
• Part-Time comprehensive medical/dental benefits, PTO, life insurance, disability, Retirement and more! Visit our Benefits | CentraCare page for more information!

Duties:

• Performs decontamination, instrument assembly, inspection, disinfection, case cart management, and sterilization of medical devices and equipment.
• Handles sterile items in a manner which will not compromise their integrity.
• Good communication to effectively work with team members and customers.
• VIDEO: What Is Sterile Processing - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (myhspa.org)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Expect 8-hour shifts of standing/walking.
• Be able to push/pull up to 75lbs, lift up to 25lbs routinea ly.
• Frequent needs for reaching, bending, squatting, crouching.
• Able to tolerate heat while wearing personal protective equipment.
• Is able to work in an environment with frequent noises, alerts, and disruptions.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED graduate or equivalent required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in healthcare preferred.
• Requires little or no prior relevant training or work experience.
• The ability to understand detailed technical instruction for surgical instrumentation and equipment.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.