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Trinity Health

Sterile Processing Tech (2472)

Minot, ND · On-site

$17.20 - $24.94/hr

Exposure to the Operating Room environment is a requirement. * A strict dress code and professional ... The Sterile Processing Tech is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift while ...

TRINITY HEALTH

Sterile Processing Tech (2472)

Minot, ND · On-site

$17.20 - $24.94/hr

Exposure to the Operating Room environment is a requirement. * A strict dress code and professional ... The Sterile Processing Tech is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift while ...

USPI, INC.

Sterile Processing Tech

Littleton, CO · On-site

$20 - $28/hr

Sterile Processing Tech Colorado Urologic Surgery Center - St. Anthony's is hiring a Sterile ... Knowledge of operating room instrumentation and procedures * Familiarity with medical terminology ...

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Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

Tahlequah, OK · On-site

$1.4K - $1.4K/wk

Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)- Oklahoma, 74464 * Schedule: Monday to Friday * Pay: $1400-$1475/week ... Prepare and process general, trauma, and robotic surgical instrumentation for operating room use

USPI, INC.

Sterile Processing Tech

Littleton, CO · On-site

$20 - $28/hr

Sterile Processing Tech Colorado Urologic Surgery Center - St. Anthony's is hiring a Sterile ... Knowledge of operating room instrumentation and procedures * Familiarity with medical terminology ...

SCL Health

Sterile Processing Tech

Denver, CO · On-site

Previous experience in a hospital or clinic operating room, preferred Your next move. Now that you know more about being a Sterile Processing Tech on our team we hope you'll join us. At SCL Health ...

SCL Health

Sterile Processing Tech

Denver, CO · On-site

Previous experience in a hospital or clinic operating room, preferred Your next move. Now that you know more about being a Sterile Processing Tech on our team we hope you'll join us. At SCL Health ...

Summit Orthopedics

Sterile Processing Tech

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$22.70 - $28.38/hr

The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for the decontamination, preparation, sterilization, documentation, and distribution of surgical instrumentation and supplies used in the operating room.

Summit Orthopedics

Sterile Processing Tech

Eagan, MN

$22.70 - $28.38/hr

The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for the decontamination, preparation, sterilization, documentation, and distribution of surgical instrumentation and supplies used in the operating room.

SCL Health

Sterile Processing Tech

Denver, CO · On-site

Previous experience in a hospital or clinic operating room, preferred Your next move. Now that you know more about being a Sterile Processing Tech on our team we hope you'll join us. At SCL Health ...

Summit Orthopedics

Sterile Processing Tech

Woodbury, MN · On-site

$22.70 - $28.38/hr

The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for the decontamination, preparation, sterilization, documentation, and distribution of surgical instrumentation and supplies used in the operating room.

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Sterile Processing Tech (2472)

Minot, ND • On-site

Trinity Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$17.20 - $24.94/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of instruments and equipment.

  • Select and operate appropriate sterilization or high-level disinfection methods while maintaining documentation.

  • Collaborate with surgical services and other care teams to ensure availability of sterile instruments and support processing workflows.

Trinity Health rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 354 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

576th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Position Summary:
The Sterile Processing Tech supports safe surgical and clinical care by performing essential decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of instruments and equipment used across Trinity Health. Working within the Central Processing Department, this role ensures all items are processed in accordance with established infection prevention standards, manufacturer guidelines, and regulatory requirements. As part of a collaborative, multi-area processing team, the technician contributes to patient safety by maintaining accurate documentation, selecting appropriate sterilization or high-level disinfection methods, and ensuring timely delivery of sterile supplies to procedural areas. Through attention to detail, adherence to quality standards, and effective teamwork, this position supports efficient workflow, quality control, and readiness of surgical and clinical instruments.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Receive, sort, and decontaminate reusable instruments, equipment, and endoscopes using approved cleaning agents, equipment, and procedures. Inspect, assemble, and package individual instruments and instrument trays, ensuring completeness, functionality, and compliance with quality standards.
  • Select appropriate sterilization or high-level disinfection methods and operate processing equipment while maintaining required documentation for all sterilization cycles.
  • Utilize instrument management systems and related technology to track equipment, verify processing steps, and support timely distribution to procedural areas.
  • Rotate between all sterile processing work areas and support shift, weekend, and holiday coverage to meet departmental needs.
  • Collaborate with surgical services, clinics, and other care teams to ensure availability of sterile instruments and resolve processing-related issues.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
  • Must be certified as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) as follows:
    • All employees hired as a Sterile Processing Tech prior to December 1, 2021 will require certification no later than July 1, 2023.
    • All employees hired as a Sterile Processing Tech after December 1, 2021 will have one year from their date of hire to become certified, if not certified upon hire.

Educational Requirements:
  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.

Experience Requirements:
  • None

Special Skills or Training Requirements:
  • Excellent organization, operations, people management, and problem-solving skills are essential.
  • Must be able to speak, read, write and understand medical terminology to follow written instructions and complete various forms and records regarding equipment processing and preparation of equipment.
  • Must have working knowledge of computer programs; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and exposure to instrument tracking software.
  • Effectively demonstrates multitasking capabilities within job while maintaining a positive, professional, and customer service based attitude.
  • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to be approachable and flexible.
  • Ability to multitask is critical.
  • Exposure to the Operating Room environment is a requirement.
  • A strict dress code and professional appearing including wearing surgical scrubs is required.
  • Must be able to frequently lift up to 25 lbs. stoop, bend, pull, and place and retrieve material.

Physical Requirements:
The Sterile Processing Tech is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift while completing decontamination, assembly, and sterilization tasks. The role involves handling instrument trays, equipment, and supply items that may require moderate lifting and repetitive motion. Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity are necessary for identifying instruments, performing detailed inspection, and safely operating processing equipment.
Environmental Requirements:
This role works in decontamination and clean processing areas where exposure to moisture, chemicals, detergents, heat, and equipment noise is common. The technician may encounter soiled instruments and must consistently follow infection-prevention protocols, PPE requirements, and safety procedures. Work may require transition between multiple processing zones and occasional exposure to the operating room environment, with adherence to strict dress codes and sterile practices.

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Trinity Health Ann Arbor is a 537 -bed teaching hospital located on 340 acre campus. Recognized by IBM Watson as a Top 100 Hospital and #1 Teaching Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor has been a leading health care provider for more than 100 years. Trinity Health has received numerous local and national awards in recognition of our leadership, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence.

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Headquarters location

Livonia, MI, US

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