Sterile Processing Tech I

Find your purpose working as a Tech in the St. Cloud Hospital Sterile Processing Department! You will spend your shifts amongst a passionate team, while enjoying incredible views of the Mississippi River while you work! 

What is a Sterile Processing Technician?

Sterile Processing Techs are responsible for ensuring all surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are properly decontaminated, disinfected, inspected, sterilized, inventoried and distributed in a quality and timely manner throughout the health system.  We are responsible for use of technologies such as copier/scanner, internet, handheld devices, electronic medical records, instrument tracking systems, inventory management systems, email and Microsoft office. Our Techs enjoy working under close supervision with little autonomy. 

Schedule:

• Evening Shifts | 8-hour shifts | 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm

• Full-time | 72-80 hours per Two Weeks 

• Occasional (rare) weekends, and holidays rotate as needed.

Pay and Benefits (Total Rewards)

• Wage rates start at $17.49 per hour offering more with experience.
  • Full pay range for this position is $15.12 to $22.68 hourly
• Weekend shift differential is + $1.05 per hour when occurring.
• Part Time comprehensive medical/dental benefits, PTO, life insurance, disability, Retirement and more! 

Duties:

• Performs decontamination, instrument assembly, inspection, disinfection, case cart management, and sterilization of medical devices and equipment. 
• Handles sterile items in a manner which will not compromise their integrity.
• Good communication to effectively work with team members and customers. 
• VIDEO: What Is Sterile Processing - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (myhspa.org)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Expect 8-hour shifts of standing/walking.
• Be able to push/pull up to 75lbs, lift up to 25lbs routinely.
• Frequent needs for reaching, bending, squatting, crouching.
• Able to tolerate heat while wearing personal protective equipment.  
• Is able to work in an environment with frequent noises, alerts, and disruptions.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED graduate or equivalent required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in healthcare preferred.
• Requires little or no prior relevant training or work experience.
• The ability to understand detailed technical instruction for surgical instrumentation and equipment.

“We work in an area that is never seen by our patients. However, the impact we have in our patient care is immeasurable.  Without clean and sterilized surgical tools, the surgeons would not be able to save our patient’s lives. I enjoy the great diversity of our team and being a part of the growth and development of each staff member.  It is rewarding to see new staff, with no prior experience or knowledge of the department, join us and grow into an experienced and knowledgeable employee or a leader within the unit.”   Vanessa – SPD Manager

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.