Sterile Processing Tech: OR Support & Sterilization

Ridgeview; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform routine decontamination, reprocessing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment for patient care across in-house and off-site clinics.

You will prepare, package, and sterilize instruments, assemble equipment for procedures, and maintain supply levels. Strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to safety and quality standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to meet and maintain necessary background checks.
• Coordinate instrument processing with daily surgical schedule.
• Multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand verbal and written instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Provides clean and sterile medical supplies and equipment for patient care in-house and for off-site clinics.
• Utilizes techniques in preparation, packaging, and sterilization with basic microbiology knowledge for SPD practice.
• Supply surgical services with necessary supplies and equipment.
• Assemble instruments and equipment for procedures per physician cards.
• Perform testing and document sterilization indicators and graphs.
• Maintain adequate patient-related equipment, renting as needed.
• Maintain linen supply for daily surgical use.
• Assist in turnover of OR suites between cases.
• Assist in transportation of pre- and post-operative patients.
• Support staff and patient care as directed.
• Communicate effectively within the healthcare team and participate in Quality Improvement.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Background checks compliance

Instrument processing coordination

Multitasking

English instruction comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ridgeview is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform routine decontamination, reprocessing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment for patient care across in-house and off-site clinics.

You will prepare, package, and sterilize instruments, assemble equipment for procedures, and maintain supply levels. Strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to safety and quality standards are essential.