Essentia Health·Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Responsible for the reprocessing of reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment for use in surgery and nursing units. Ensures that clean, safe, and sterile equipment is available for hospital staff to provide patient care.
3063490 sterile processing - Dl hosp
Essentia Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to serve at St.
Mary's hospital in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
This employee typically works 24 hours weekly on day shift.
However, this is a flex position, and hours may be increased or decreased without notice based on the needs of the facility.
Shifts are Monday through Friday and can be 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and 8:30 am to 5 pm.
No weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations are required.
A $3000 sign-on incentive is available for qualifying applicants.
We are currently only seeking candidates who have experience working in sterile processing.
• No educational requirements.
We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541 [https://vimeo.com/284233541]
Responsible for the reprocessing of reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment for use in surgery and throughout various nursing units. Plays a vital role in ensuring clean, safe, sterile instruments and equipment are available to hospital staff for use in patient care.
Tech
I (non-certified): $18.16-$27.24 based on experience.
Tech
II (certified): $19.28-$28.92 based on experience.
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Shift rotation: FTE Flex Days (United States of America)
Shift start time: 7:00 am / 8:00 am / 8:30 am
Shift end time: 3:30 pm / 4:30 pm / 5:00 pm
$18.16 - $27.24
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
No formal education is required, but certification as a CRCST or CBSPD is required for Tech II or must be obtained within two years for Tech I. Candidates must pass post-offer screenings including background checks and drug screens.
Market context
Support-services roles in Minnesota often stay steady because schools and healthcare settings need dependable staff who can keep daily operations moving. These positions can be competitive when employers want candidates with hands-on experience, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility to cover travel or multiple sites. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting here to save research time, and confirm whether your phlebotomy background and any CMA or CPT credential align before applying.
