Sterile Processing Technician — Flexible Hours & Benefits

Essentia Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA/FSA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO & Holidays

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Bereavement & Jury Duty

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Essentia Health’s Virginia Hospital in Virginia, Minnesota, seeks a Sterile Processing Technician. The role primarily handles reprocessing of surgical instruments and patient care equipment, ensuring sterility for various units across the hospital.

Shifts rotate from mornings through early evenings, with a 12-hour on-call Saturday every five weeks. The position allows up to 40 hours weekly and emphasizes work-life balance.

Qualifications

• No formal education requirements stated.
• CRCST certification within 2 years of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Reprocesses reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment for use in surgery and nursing units.
• Ensures instruments are clean, safe, and sterile for hospital staff.
• Works rotating day/evening shifts; participates in a 12-hour on-call Saturday shift every 5 weeks.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

CRCST certification (within 2 years)

Job description

Essentia Health’s Virginia Hospital in Virginia, Minnesota, seeks a Sterile Processing Technician. The role primarily handles reprocessing of surgical instruments and patient care equipment, ensuring sterility for various units across the hospital.

Shifts rotate from mornings through early evenings, with a 12-hour on-call Saturday every five weeks. The position allows up to 40 hours weekly and emphasizes work-life balance.