Sterile Processing Tech - Casual

Summit Orthopedics·Plymouth, Minnesota

$22 - $28/hrPart Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Sterile Processing Tech - Casual · $22 - $28/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+10% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Plymouth, Minnesota ($20.29/hr, n=44)

39 similar openings in the Plymouth area · median $20.13/hr

$17.60/hr · lowesthighest · $201/hr

this role: $22.25/hrmedian $20.29/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 44 posted support services roles in Plymouth, Minnesota rates. This role sits in the 72nd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 10% above the Plymouth, Minnesota median for support services roles.

The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for the decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instrumentation and supplies. They also maintain inventory levels, document sterilization processes, and ensure equipment is functioning correctly.

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.

Join our team as a Casual Sterile Processing Technician, supporting our five Surgery Centers located in Woodbury, Eagan, Vadnais Heights, Plymouth, and Minnetonka. In this role, your will have a designated home base is our and will float to other locations as needed, providing exceptional patient care and teamwork across our network.

This is a flexible, casual role—you’ll have the opportunity to pick up shifts based on your availability and department needs, with no set or guaranteed schedule.

Nationally recognized Sterile Processing certification highly desired upon hire or must be obtained within 1 year of hire date.

The Sterile Processing Tech will

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.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to work at multiple surgery center locations and possess or obtain a nationally recognized Sterile Processing certification within one year. The role requires attention to detail regarding safety, infection control, and accurate documentation.

professional certificate
Documentation
Decontamination
Quality control
Inventory management
Infection control
Safety standards
Equipment maintenance
Sterile processing
Surgical instrumentation
Medical supply distribution

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Profit sharing

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $22 - $28/hr
Locations: Plymouth, Minnesota; Woodbury, Minnesota; Minnetonka, Minnesota; Eagan, Minnesota; Vadnais Heights, Minnesota
Posted: Aug 17, 2026
Application: Employer website

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