Sterile Processing Tech I or II | Hospital Evenings

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

PTO

Retirement plan

Job summary

CentraCare is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure decontamination, disinfection, and timely sterilization of surgical instruments across the health system. You will assemble instrument trays and operate tracking systems while upholding safety and infection prevention standards.

The role supports caregivers with essential equipment and participates in a team focused on quality care, with evening shifts and full-time hours. Prior healthcare exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

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
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Schedule:

• Evening Shifts | 8-hour shifts | 2:30 pm to 11 pm
• Full-time | 72-80 Hours every two weeks
• Occasional weekends, and holidays rotate as needed.

Pay and Benefits (Total Rewards)

• Wage rates (Tech I) start at $23.09 per hour offering more with experience.
• Wage rates (Tech II) start at $23.76 per hour, offering more with experience. Full pay range for this position is $20.71 - $31.06 hourly
• Shift Differential Pay: + $1.50/hour between 3 pm & 11 pm.
• Weekend shift differential is + $1.05 per hour when occurring.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Expect 8-hour shifts of standing/walking.
• Be able to push/pull up to 75lbs, lift up to 25lbs routinely.
• 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.

Make an Impact Behind the Scenes!

Whether you're starting a healthcare career or bringing experience from another industry, Sterile Processing offers an opportunity to develop specialized skills while making a difference every day.

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.