Sterile Processing Technician Associate

Allina Health; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-/Long-term Disability

Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, etc

Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing MC

Student Loan Support Benefits

Job summary

Allina Health in Minnesota is offering orientation and training for sterile processing, with a path to certification. The role covers decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments, following federal/state guidelines. Candidates must be 18+, with preferred tech/training credentials.

Pay range is $21.24–$29.82 per hour, with shifts and differentials potentially affecting pay. The job includes benefits such as Medical/Dental, PTO, retirement plans, and more.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education/experience to meet competencies.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; related vocational/technical training valuable.
• 0–2 years in sterile processing preferred; entry level considered.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skill in preparation of surgical instruments.
• Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instrumentation per policy.
• Packages and labels items for correct sterilization method.
• Follows infection control guidelines and uses washers/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaner, and sterilizers properly.
• Operates sterilizers safely and documents loads per standards.
• Performs QA checks on equipment per guidelines.
• Pulls cases for next day and emergency procedures, completes required paperwork for charging and billing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing

Safety protocols

Documentation

Education

Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CBSPD)

Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST)

High school diploma or GED

Instrument Specialist/Central Supply program

Surgical Technology program

Tools

Washer/Disinfector

Ultrasonic cleaner

Sterilizers

Job description

Job Description

Orientation and training provided for up to one year to learn sterile processing. This training includes decontamination, cleaning, sterilization and processing of supplies and equipment, following guidelines from federal and state agencies, manufacturer and hospital infection control. Provides opportunity to learn and complete tasks in preparation for certification examination.

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, document for each procedure.
  • Reports potentially unsafe situations and malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or lead.
  • Conducts quality assurance checks on required equipment per department guidelines.
• May provide 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 or case.
  • Follow tasks assignment list when working in the sterile core.
  • Responds to urgent request 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 functional competencies as listed on the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Vocational or Technical Training – Completion of Instrument Specialist/Central Supply program or Surgical Technology program.
• 0‑2 years in sterile processing, 1 year.

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CBSPD) required within 1½ years.
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CBSPD) not applicable if in 3‑month program.
• Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) required within 1½ years.
• Certified Registered Central Service Tech not applicable if in 3‑month program.

Physical Demands

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

Pay Range

Pay Range: $21.24 to $29.82 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.

Benefit Summary

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.