Technician, Instrument Processing

Regions Hospital; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

Disability insurance

Fertility benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Educational reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Regions Hospital is seeking an Instrument Processing Technician to join our Sterile Processing team in Saint Paul, MN. You will handle, clean, disinfect, assemble, and sterilize instrumentation and patient equipment to ensure safety for use.

Responsibilities include operating sterilizers, maintaining records, decontamination, instrument assembly, and coordinating with OR scheduling. The role is a night shift, union 1.0 FTE, with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing in English proficiently.
• Ability to interpret colorimetric determinations.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and operate sterilizers following procedures.
• Maintain sterilization records within required timelines.
• Maintain sterility of equipment and supplies.
• Transport, handle and store sterile instruments per standards.
• Prepare instrument sets and ensure proper identification for sterilization.

Skills

English proficiency

Colorimetric checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

Central Service Technician certificate

Clinical internship in sterile processing

Job description

Job Description

Regions Hospital is looking for an Instrument Processing Technician to join our team!

The Instrument Processing Technician works under the direction of the Sterile Processing Manager and is responsible for the proper handling, cleaning, disinfecting, assembly, and sterilization of instrumentation and patient-related equipment to render items safe for handling and use.

Sterilization

The Technician works in three main areas:

• Loads, unloads, and safely operates all sterilizers according to policies and procedures.
• Completes all monitoring paperwork, sterilization records, and records of instrument sets within required timeline.
• Maintains sterility of equipment and supplies.
• Transports, handles, and stores sterile instruments and supplies per appropriate standards.

Decontamination

• Treats all instruments and equipment in the decontamination areas appropriately.
• Follows proper cleaning procedures for items being cleaned.
• Organizes and sorts instrument sets and equipment for proper cleaning, decontamination and ensures appropriate method of cleaning is used.
• Performs presoaking, loading of instruments in the ultrasonic/medivator, and washer/disinfector, as well as performs manual cleaning/washing.
• Prioritizes work according to direction and Operating Room demand, monitoring flow, and timing.

Instrumentation

• Inspects and reassembles clean instrumentation and equipment according to standard operating procedures.
• Sorts instruments according to type.
• Assembles instruments according to appropriate recipe.
• Prepares instrument sets and appropriately places in either rigid containers or prepares for wrapping with proper identification, entering into queue for sterilization.
• Maintains appropriate levels of sterile instrument sets and individual instrumentation relative to Operating Room scheduling.

Work Schedule

• Sunday-Thursday, 11:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m. with rotating weekends and holidays by seniority.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent OR
• Completion of an associate degree program or higher OR
• Certificate of completion for a Central Service Technician OR
• Enrollment in an associate degree program or higher with completion of a clinical internship in sterile processing.
• Ability to read and write English proficiently.
• Ability to interpret colorimetric determinations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six months (1040 hours) of experience in sterile processing or surgical instrumentation.

Additional Information

This is a union 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) night shift position, working in Saint Paul, MN. The full salary range for this position is $23.92-$33.52 per hour, based on experience and internal equity, plus shift differentials. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is eligible for benefits.

• Medical and dental insurance (which begin on the first day of the month following start)
• 401(k) with match
• Disability insurance
• Fertility benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Educational reimbursement toward continuing education
• Qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

• Onsite employee fitness center
• Onsite employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need
• Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency

Regions is also proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company.

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high‑quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.