Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Instrument Care

Trinity Health; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support safe surgical and clinical care by decontaminating, assembling, and sterilizing instruments and endoscopes in the Central Processing Department. Responsibilities include processing, tracking, and distributing sterile supplies, while following infection-prevention standards.

CRCST certification is strongly encouraged. The role requires ability to multi-task in a fast-paced healthcare setting and may involve handling equipment

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• CRCST certification is strongly preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and decontaminate reusable instruments, equipment, and endoscopes.
• Inspect, assemble, and package instruments and trays, ensuring completeness and quality.
• Select sterilization or high-level disinfection methods and operate processing equipment with proper documentation.
• Use instrument management systems to track equipment and support distribution to procedures.
• Rotate between sterile processing areas and support weekend/holiday/on-call coverage.
• Collaborate with surgical services to ensure availability of sterile instruments and resolve processing issues.

Skills

Organization

Multitasking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

CRCST certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Instrument tracking software

Job description

Trinity Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support safe surgical and clinical care by decontaminating, assembling, and sterilizing instruments and endoscopes in the Central Processing Department. Responsibilities include processing, tracking, and distributing sterile supplies, while following infection-prevention standards.

CRCST certification is strongly encouraged. The role requires ability to multi-task in a fast-paced healthcare setting and may involve handling equipment