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At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the impact each member of the Summit Family has on one another and on our patients every day. Join a patient-first environment where our values — Better together, Own it, Nimble, Excellence, and Service — are lived down to our BONES. At Summit, team members feel respected, valued, and connected to meaningful work, contributing to a collaborative, community-centered culture built on mutual respect and enjoyment.

The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for the decontamination, preparation, sterilization, documentation, and distribution of surgical instrumentation and supplies used in the operating room. This position may also perform the duties of stocking supplies in pre and post-op areas.

This position is eligible for a $2,625 Sign On Bonus (amount pro-rated based on assigned FTE).

This is a part-time, 0.875 FTE position based at our Plymouth Bass Lake Surgery Center. 10 hour shifts, Monday - Friday with a variable start times. Must be flexible to float to other Summit locations as needed.  

Nationally recognized Sterile Processing certification highly desired upon hire or must be obtained within 90 days of successful completion of educational/training program.

Schedule:

Week 1: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri.

Week 2: Tues, Wed, Fri.

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment; inspects, assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments.
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.
• Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory; submit requisitions; collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.
• Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
• Verifies that equipment functions properly: completes requisitions for repair or replacement of surgical instrumentation; removes defective instrumentation from general service.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Disposes of filled suction and trash containers.
• Documents all steps of the sterilization process accurately and legibly; maintains sterilization logs and organizes evidence of sterilization processes.
• Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
• Acts as staff resource in matters related to sterile processing.

Summit's hiring range for this position is $22.70 to $28.38 per hour. The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation. In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle.  This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan. If you are hired at Summit, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 1100+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.