Sterile Processing Technician

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

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.

Brief Description

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

• 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.


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


• Works to supply surgical services with supplies & equipment.


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


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


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


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


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


• Assists in transportation of pre & postoperative patients.


• Assistants in staff and patient cares as directed.


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


• Participates in unit based Quality Improvement process.


• 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

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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.

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