Hudson Hospital·Stillwater, Minnesota
The technician is responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing instrumentation and equipment for the OR and other hospital departments. They also maintain sterilization records and coordinate with vendors for equipment maintenance.
The Sterile Processing Technician cleans, decontaminates, and sterilizes all instrumentation and associated equipment for the OR and other hospital departments. Responsible for accurately completing all records pertinent to sterilization process. Works with repair vendor to maintain integrity of instrumentation. Monitors all autoclaves and arranges for maintenance of same. Work Schedule: 32 hrs weekly / .8 FTE; 12:00pm to 8:30pm, on-call Saturday and Sunday every 9th weekend after training is complete Required Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent. Employees Hired Prior to 12/28/2020: Must have one of the following:
Current CSPDT from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution
Current CRCST from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
Equivalent Sterile Processing Technician experience. Employees Hired On or After 12/28/2020: Must have one of the following:
Current CSPDT from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or obtained within one year from hire date
Current CRCST from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association or obtained within one year from hire date
Coursework in Sterile Processing or equivalent Sterile Processing Technician experience Certification in sterilization
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a professional certification (CSPDT or CRCST) or equivalent experience. Candidates hired after December 2020 must obtain certification within one year of hire.
Market context
Sterile Processing Tech roles in Minnesota are typically in steady demand because hospitals and surgical centers rely on consistent instrument reprocessing to keep procedures on schedule. These jobs can be competitive when they require certification soon after hire, flexibility to float between locations, and a variable part-time schedule. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certification timeline before applying.
