Sterile Processing Technician — OR Instrument Specialist

Fairview Health Services; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for Lakes Hospital in Wyoming, MN. The role involves decontaminating, processing, and sterilizing instruments for the OR, and supporting surgical teams with supplies.

Responsibilities include manual decontamination, operation of washers and sterilizers, and ensuring instruments are ready for case carts and trays. Applicants may have 6 months OR reprocessing experience or completion of Fairview training, plus CRCST certification.

Qualifications

• 6 months OR experience in an operating room or medical device reprocessing, or completion of Fairview Sterile Processing training program.
• Graduate of a Central Service program, Accredited Surgical Technologist program, or Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Two years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, Surgical Technologist, or in a medical device reprocessing role.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, cleans, processes, assembles, sterilizes, stores, and distributes reusable instruments and medical devices.
• Sets up and sterilizes surgical instruments for procedures.
• Operates instrument washers, sterilizers, biological incubators, heat sealers, and other processing equipment.
• Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses, and medical staff regarding instruments and supplies.
• Maintains compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and standards.
• Prioritizes instruments and devices based on case needs and site requirements.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization

Instrument handling

Team player

Education

Central Service program

ASC Technologist program

LPN program

Tools

CRCST certification

Job description

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for Lakes Hospital in Wyoming, MN. The role involves decontaminating, processing, and sterilizing instruments for the OR, and supporting surgical teams with supplies.

Responsibilities include manual decontamination, operation of washers and sterilizers, and ensuring instruments are ready for case carts and trays. Applicants may have 6 months OR reprocessing experience or completion of Fairview training, plus CRCST certification.