Sterile Processing Tech I: Essential OR Support & Growth

CentraCare Health; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

PTO

Life insurance

Retirement

Job summary

CentraCare Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure sterile instruments for surgeries, working with a supportive team and enjoying views of the Mississippi River.

The role involves decontamination, inspection, sterilization, tray preparation, and instrument tracking across the health system with emphasis on safety and infection prevention. Shifts include day 8-hour rotations, with part-time schedules and weekend/holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED graduate or equivalent required.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CentraCare Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure sterile instruments for surgeries, working with a supportive team and enjoying views of the Mississippi River.

The role involves decontamination, inspection, sterilization, tray preparation, and instrument tracking across the health system with emphasis on safety and infection prevention. Shifts include day 8-hour rotations, with part-time schedules and weekend/holiday rotation.