Sterile Processing Tech I
CentraCare · Saint Cloud · $32–$48/hr (stated in the posting)
The Team Behind Every Successful Surgery
Looking for a career with purpose? Join CentraCare's Sterile Processing team and play a critical role in patient safety.
While patients may never see your work, every surgery and procedure depends on clean, sterile instruments being ready when needed. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you'll help ensure caregivers have the tools they need to deliver exceptional care—all while working alongside a supportive team and enjoying incredible views of the Mississippi River.
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.
What you will do:
- Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment
- Prepare instrument trays for surgeries and procedures
- Operate sterilization and instrument tracking systems
- Maintain quality, safety, and infection prevention standards
- Support caregivers throughout the health system by ensuring critical equipment is available when needed
- VIDEO: What Is Sterile Processing - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (myhspa.org)
“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. 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
Schedule:
- Evening Shifts | 8-hour shifts | 2:30 pm to 11 pm
- Part-time | 32-48 Hours every two weeks
- Training could be 4 to 5 shifts a week for the first few months.
- Occasional weekends, and holidays rotate as needed.
Pay and Benefits (Total Rewards)
- Wage rates (Tech I) start at $23.09 per hour, offering more with experience.
- Wage rates (Tech II) start at $23.76 per hour, offering more with experience.
- Full pay range for this position is $20.71 - $31.06 hourly
- Shift Differential Pay: + $1.50/hour between 3 pm & 11 pm.
- Weekend shift differential is + $1.05 per hour when occurring.
- Full-Time comprehensive medical/dental benefits, PTO, life insurance, disability, Retirement and more! Visit our Benefits | CentraCare page for more information!
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.
Make an Impact Behind the Scenes!
Whether you're starting a healthcare career or bringing experience from another industry, Sterile Processing offers an opportunity to develop specialized skills while making a difference every day.
Apply today and discover a healthcare career where precision, teamwork, and purpose come together.
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.