Sterile Processing Technician: Precision Instrument Reprocessor

Essentia Health; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA or FSA accounts

Dental and Vision insurances

Supplemental insurances- critical Illl

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) and matching

Job summary

Essentia Health's St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to reprocess instruments for surgery and nursing units. Rotating day and evening shifts, with specific start times, on-call weekends every fifth weekend, and holiday rotation. Applies to a fast-paced environment with PPE use.

Qualification notes include no education requirements and CRCST preferred; benefits, shift coverage, and heavy equipment handling are part of the role at Essentia Health.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is crucial for inspecting instruments and ensuring cleanliness.
• Problem-solving to troubleshoot equipment and adapt to protocols.
• Reliability and consistent attendance in a critical healthcare role.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during an 8‑hour shift or longer.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds regularly; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Push and pull heavy carts and equipment.
• Dexterity and hand‑eye coordination for delicate instruments.
• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting.

Responsibilities

• Reprocessing reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment for surgery and nursing units.
• Ensure availability of clean, sterile instruments and equipment for hospital staff.

Education

No educational requirements

Job description

Essentia Health's St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to reprocess instruments for surgery and nursing units. Rotating day and evening shifts, with specific start times, on-call weekends every fifth weekend, and holiday rotation. Applies to a fast-paced environment with PPE use.

Qualification notes include no education requirements and CRCST preferred; benefits, shift coverage, and heavy equipment handling are part of the role at Essentia Health.