Sterile Processing Technician or Sterile Processing Technician Trainee (2:30pm-11:00pm)

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition Investment Program

Career Development Center

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician or Trainee to join our Central Services team. This role supports patient safety by ensuring instruments are decontaminated, assembled, and ready for use in clinical areas.

Both experienced technicians and trainees are welcome. The paid training pathway provides on‑the‑job instruction to develop essential sterile processing skills while you earn.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an approved sterile processing program or related training is required for Technician roles.
• Experience in sterile processing is beneficial, trainees welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and clean medical instruments.
• Assemble and package surgical instruments.
• Manage storage and distribution of supplies and equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Hands-on

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sterile processing program completion

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician or Sterile Processing Technician Trainee (2:30pm-11:00pm)

Jul 22, 2026

$19/hour

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician or Sterile Processing Technician Trainee to join our Central Services team in La Crosse, WI.

Whether you're an experienced Sterile Processing Technician or looking to start a healthcare career through our paid training program , this is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in patient safety and infection prevention while building valuable skills in a growing field.

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician or Sterile Processing Technician Trainee to join our Central Services team. This is a unique opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands‑on experience in a critical role that directly impacts patient safety and infection prevention.

Why This Role Matters

Behind every successful procedure is a team ensuring instruments and equipment are safe, sterile, and ready for patient care. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you'll help protect patients, support clinical teams, and contribute to exceptional healthcare outcomes every day.

Location: East Building and Main Campus, La Crosse, WI

Department: Sterile Processing

Employment: Full-Time (1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week)

Shift : Monday- Friday, 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

What You’ll Do

• Decontaminate and clean medical instruments
• Assemble and package surgical instruments
• Manage storage and distribution of supplies and equipment

You’ll also gain exposure to:

• Infection prevention protocols
• Quality and safety standards
• The full sterile processing lifecycle

No sterile processing experience? We offer a paid trainee pathway with on‑the‑job training and support to help you develop the skills needed for a successful career.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive starting pay of $19.05/hour, with additional compensation based on experience
• Trainee starting pay of $17.75/hour, with a wage increase upon successful completion of training
• Opportunities for career growth through our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits and a top-rated retirement plan.
• Supportive departmental leadership focused on helping you excel in your role.
• A healthy work/life balance in a community you’ll love to call home.

What You’ll Need

Sterile Processing Tech requirements : High School Diploma or equivalency AND completion of an approved surgical tech or sterile processing tech program OR High School Diploma or equivalency AND 1 or more years of sterile processing experience

Sterile Processing Tech Trainee requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a sterile processing cohort and/or sterile processing program within 6 months of hire (we provide the training program)

Strong attention to detail and reliability

Interest in a hands‑on healthcare career

Sterile Processing experience preferred

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Caring for our communities | Spreading Love + Medicine | Embracing clean energy for a healthier future

Gundersen Health System, a not-for-profit healthcare network, provides comprehensive patient-centered care through 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics across four states.

1900 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601, US 3111 Gundersen Drive, Onalaska, WI 54650, US 400 Water Ave., PO Box 527, Hillsboro, WI 54634, US 18601 Lincoln Street, Whitehall, WI 54773, US 1830 State Hwy 9, Decorah, IA 52101, US