Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Care & OR Prep

TALENT Software Services; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services in Rochester, MN is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the operating room team by preparing and delivering sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment for procedures. The role involves cleaning, packaging, and processing surgical instrumentation, maintaining inventory, and operating sterilization equipment to ensure readiness and sterility for surgeries.

It requires strong communication, adaptability, and the ability to lift 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• CRCST Certification within 18 months of hire.
• Must be 18 years of age prior to start date.
• Preferred 2 years of experience in handling and sterilization of surgical/medical/dental instrumentation or related certification.
• Alternatively, 2 years as Central Service Technician or PCA in acute care in last 5 years.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable perioperative situations.
• Proven communication with diverse people in a direct, empathetic manner.
• Patient-centered and customer-focused communication skills.
• Frequent lifting/carrying of 25 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver medical/surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment for procedures.
• Clean, package, and process surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Maintain inventory and storage of core supplies.
• Operate and troubleshoot sterilization equipment (autoclaves, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners).

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

CRCST Certification

Tools

Autoclave

Washer-Disinfector

Ultrasonic cleaner

Job description

TALENT Software Services in Rochester, MN is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the operating room team by preparing and delivering sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment for procedures. The role involves cleaning, packaging, and processing surgical instrumentation, maintaining inventory, and operating sterilization equipment to ensure readiness and sterility for surgeries.

It requires strong communication, adaptability, and the ability to lift 25 pounds.