Sterile Processing Technician

Ridgeview Medical Center; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontamination, reprocessing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment for patient care. The role supports surgical services and clinics with timely supply readiness and instrument preparation.

Responsibilities include assembling instruments, testing sterilization processes, and maintaining linen and equipment inventory. Strong communication and teamwork across the healthcare staff are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• BLS certification within 30 days from hire; current employees within one year from 10/2025.

Responsibilities

• Provide clean and sterile supplies and equipment for patient care in-house and for clinics.
• Prepare, package, and sterilize instruments per SPD practices.
• Assist in turnover of OR suites between cases.
• Coordinate instrument processing with the daily surgical schedule.
• Participate in unit-based Quality Improvement processes.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

English language

Coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for performing routine activities in the decontamination, reprocessing/sterilization of supplies, instrument trays, and equipment necessary for patient care.

Job Functions

1. Provides specialized experience and direct responsibility for providing clean and sterile medical/surgical supplies and equipment for use in all patient care areas in-house and for all off-site clinics.


2. Utilizes appropriate techniques in preparation, packaging, and sterilization functions maintaining a basic knowledge of microbiological principles for SPD practice.


3. Works to supply surgical services with supplies & equipment.


4. Obtaining & assembles instruments, equipment, positioning devices, and supplies for procedures as indicated on physician's preference cards.


5. Performs testing and documentation of sterilization function with appropriate graphs and indicators.


6. Maintains an adequate supply of patient related equipment, renting as needed to meet the demand.


7. Maintains an adequate supply of linen needed for daily usage in Surgical Services.


8. Assists & performs turnover in the OR suites between cases.


9. Assists in transportation of pre & postoperative patients.


10. Assistants in staff and patient cares as directed.


11. Utilizes effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships with co-workers and other members of the healthcare team.


12. Participates in unit based Quality Improvement process.


13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions


• Ability to coordinate instrument processing with daily surgical schedule


• Ability to multitask


• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations


• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in the English language and respond accordingly in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days from hire. Current Employees BLS certification within one year from 10/2025.

Preferred Qualifications

• SPD basic equipment experience with knowledge of sterilization methods and procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic technique


• Emergency Medical Technician or previous Nursing Assistant experience


• SPD certification

Link to Employee Health Physical Demands

Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.