Sterile Processing Technician — Instrument Prep Pro

SCA Health; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health in Vadnais Heights, MN is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) to maintain instruments and ensure sterile supplies for surgical patients, under the direction of the Clinical Leader and RN. The role supports efficient, safe patient care in a busy ambulatory setting.

Required: high school diploma or GED, knowledge of sterilization/high-level disinfection, potential prior instrument processing or surgical tech experience, and BCLS certification within 90

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Understanding of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies.
• Prior experience in instrument processing preferred.
• Prior experience as a surgical technologist preferred.
• BCLS certification within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BCLS.
• Certification in instrument processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as an Instrument Processing Technician under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and maintenance and care of instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of standards and engages in practices and procedures of sterile technique.
• Cleans and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after use and returns it to the proper area, in appropriate sequence, for storage and/or processing.
• Differentiates sterilization and disinfection methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, and disinfects instruments and equipment and maintains the functions of the instrument processing area/department.
• Responsible for crossover duties in other areas such as purchasing supplies and inventory management in proper areas according to facility policy and management guidance.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Aseptic technique

Instrument processing experience

Surgical technologist experience

BCLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SCA Health in Vadnais Heights, MN is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) to maintain instruments and ensure sterile supplies for surgical patients, under the direction of the Clinical Leader and RN. The role supports efficient, safe patient care in a busy ambulatory setting.

Required: high school diploma or GED, knowledge of sterilization/high-level disinfection, potential prior instrument processing or surgical tech experience, and BCLS certification within 90