Sterile Processing Technician — Precision Instrument Prep

Sca-Health-; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

At SCA Health in Minnesota, a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) ensures instruments and equipment are maintained in optimal condition and prepared for the surgical patient. You will work under clinical leadership, applying sterilization and aseptic techniques to support patient care and operating room readiness.

The role emphasizes adherence to instrument processing standards, potential crossover duties, and a strong commitment to clinical quality and teamwork within a

Qualifications

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At SCA Health in Minnesota, a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) ensures instruments and equipment are maintained in optimal condition and prepared for the surgical patient. You will work under clinical leadership, applying sterilization and aseptic techniques to support patient care and operating room readiness.

The role emphasizes adherence to instrument processing standards, potential crossover duties, and a strong commitment to clinical quality and teamwork within a