Sterile Processing Technician

Allina Health; Slaton (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team in Minnesota. You will ensure instruments are properly decontaminated, cleaned, sterilized and prepared for surgical procedures, maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and infection control.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, adherence to procedures, and collaboration with surgical teams. 8-hour evening/night shifts with an occasional weekend schedule support the care we provide to patients.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description
• High school diploma or GED is preferred
• Experience in Sterile Processing or Vocational/Technical training/education in Instrument Specialist, Central Supply, or Surgical Technology preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides sterile equipment and supplies to surgery and other departments; includes decontamination, cleaning, sterilization and processing of supplies and equipment according to guidelines
• Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrumentation per department policy and procedures
• Assembles instrument sets and trays accurately and packages/labels items for correct sterilization
• Follows infection control guidelines; operates washers/disinfectors, ultrasonic machine, high level disinfection and other core equipment
• Operates sterilizers safely and documents loads per standards; conducts quality assurance checks on equipment
• Pulls cases for next day, add-ons and emergency procedures; completes paperwork for compliant charging and billing of cases

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location Address

4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NWCoon Rapids, MN 55433-2522

Date Posted

October 23, 2026

Department

38018470 Mercy Sterile Processing

Shift

Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week

40

Union Contract

SEIU-4-Mercy Service Workers-SMC

Weekend Rotation

Occasional

Job Summary

Be the first line of defense in patient safety. At Allina Health, our Sterile Processing Technicians ensure every instrument is ready, every time. Join a team that values precision, supports your growth, and recognizes the critical role you play behind every successful procedure.

Step into a role where every detail matters and every day makes a difference. Your work keeps care moving- and helps save lives!

Key Position Details

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour evening/night shifts
• Occasional weekends

Job Description

Provides sterile equipment and supplies to surgery and other departments as required. This work includes decontamination, cleaning, sterilization and processing of supplies and equipment, following guidelines from federal and state agencies, manufacturer and hospital infection control.

Principle Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skill in preparation of surgical instruments
  • Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrumentation per department policy and procedures.
  • Assures instruments are clean and free of foreign matter in preparation for
  • sterilization.
  • Assembles instrument sets and trays accurately.
  • Packages and labels items for correct sterilization method.
• Performs work following safety standards and protocols
  • Follows infection control guidelines when working in decontamination.
  • Demonstrates appropriate use of washers/disinfectors, ultrasonic machine, high level disinfection and other department equipment.
  • Operates sterilizers safely, documenting loads according to standards.
  • Processes and interprets biological controls and tests per guidelines, documenting for each procedure.
  • Reports potentially unsafe situations and malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or Lead.
  • Conducts quality assurance checks on all required equipment per department guidelines.
• Provides support for Case Carts, Sterile Core and other areas as assigned
  • Pulls cases for next day, add-on and emergency procedures accurately.
  • Completes the appropriate paperwork for compliant charging and billing of case.
  • Follows tasks assignment list when working in the sterile core.
  • Responds to urgent requests with accuracy and efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in Sterile Processing or Vocational/Technical training/education in Instrument Specialist, Central Supply, or Surgical Technology

Licenses/Certifications

• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
  Certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within 18 months of hire
  Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) Certification within 18 months of hire

Physical Demands

• Medium Work:
• Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $22.43 to $30.32 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.