Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time - Days & Evenings

Paradox; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with employer contributions

Disability insurance

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to serve at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota.

The role involves reprocessing reusable surgical instruments for use in surgery and various nursing units, with day/evening shifts and a 7:00am–3:30pm, 10:00am–6:30pm, or 2:00pm–10:30pm start times. Qualifications include no formal education requirements and preferred CRCST certification.

Qualifications

• No formal education required for this role.
• Preferred CRCST certification from HSPA.
• Experience in sterile processing or hospital setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the reprocessing of reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment for use in surgery and throughout various nursing units.
• Ensure clean, safe, sterile instruments and equipment are available to hospital staff.
• Maintain attention to detail when inspecting instruments for cleanliness and damage.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and adapt to changing protocols.
• Ensure reliability and consistent attendance in a high-stakes healthcare environment.
• Stand and walk for extended periods; lift and carry items up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Push and pull heavy carts; wear PPE to protect from exposure to hazards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Reliability

Manual Dexterity

Movement and Dexterity

Education

No educational requirements

Job description

Building Location:

St Josephs Medical Center

Department:

4003490 STERILE PROCESSING - SJMC

Job Description:

Essentia Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to serve at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainer, Minnesota. This sterile tech works rotating day and evening shifts, Monday through Friday. Schedules are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, 10:00 am to 6:30 pm, and 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm. Every fifth weekend on call and a holiday rotation are required.

Education Qualifications:

• No educational requirements.

About Essentia Health:

At Essentia Health, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows in the care you provide. Driven by our mission to make a healthy difference in people’s lives, our clinical and support teams come together every day to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we are privileged to serve. Here, you’ll find an award-winning culture built around genuine work-life balance, long-term stability, and the resources you need to continually grow your career. See why Essentia Health is truly like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541

Why Choose St. Joseph's Medical Center?

Behind every exceptional surgical outcome is a dedicated, highly skilled team ensuring precision and safety at every turn. At St. Joseph’s Medical Center, your contribution makes a difference, whether you are a Surgical Technologist working in our advanced surgical suites, a Sterile Processing Technician in our state-of-the-art decontamination and sterilization areas, or a Surgical Aide ensuring the department is clean and sanitary. Serving in your position, you’ll play a critical role in high-stakes clinical success. Join a supportive, close-knit team that takes immense pride in surgical excellence while living and thriving in the heart of the beautiful Brainerd Lakes area. Known as Minnesota’s premier cabin country, we are home to more than 500 scenic lakes offering world-class fishing, boating, and golf courses. Our community combines vibrant four-season outdoor recreation with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, making it a favorite destination to live, work, and unwind.

What You’ll Do:

Responsible for the reprocessing of reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment for use in surgery and throughout various nursing units. Plays a vital role in ensuring clean, safe, sterile instruments and equipment are available to hospital staff for use in patient care. Requirements & responsibilities for this position include:

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for inspecting instruments for cleanliness and damage.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to troubleshoot issues with equipment and adapt to changing protocols is important.
• Reliability: Maintaining reliable and consistent attendance is a key requirement in this critical healthcare support role.
• Standing and Walking: The role requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, often during an entire 8-hour shift or longer.
• Lifting and Carrying: Technicians must frequently lift and carry items of varying weights.
• Routine lifting of up to 25 pounds is common.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Pushing and Pulling: The ability to push and pull heavy carts, which can weigh hundreds of pounds when fully loaded with equipment and supplies, is necessary.
• Dexterity and Coordination: Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination are essential for handling and assembling delicate surgical instruments and operating equipment.
• Movement: Frequent bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, twisting, and kneeling are part of the daily tasks.
• Environmental Tolerances: Technicians work in a fast-paced environment that can be noisy and warm due to machinery such as autoclaves. They must also be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods to protect from exposure to blood/body fluids, chemicals, and other hazards.

Employees scheduled 24+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits:

• Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
• Dental and Vision insurances
• Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
• Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave after one year
• Adoption assistance after one year
• Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)

All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits:

• Take Charge (employee wellness program)
• Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
• Employee discount program
• 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
• 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) preferred.

FTE:

1

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

7:00a / 10:00a / 2:00p

Shift End Time:

3:30p / 6:30p / 10:30p

Weekends:

Every 5th Weekend on Call

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

Yes

Union:

St Josephs SEIU Local 113 (STJSEIU)

Union Posting Deadline:

09/21/2026

Compensation Range:

$19.46 - $26.17Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].