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.
About Essentia Health:
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
What You'll Do:
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.
Wage Range:
Employees scheduled 20+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits:
Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
Dental and Vision insurances
Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
Paid parental leave after one year (24+ hours weekly required)
Adoption assistance after one year (24+ hours weekly required)
Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)
All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits:
Take Charge (employee wellness program)
Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
Employee discount program
401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)
Tech I: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 2 years of hire.
Tech II: Current certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
Prior experience in sterile processing is required.
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: 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.
Job Location: St Marys Hospital - Detroit Lakes
Shift Rotation: FTE Flex Days (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: 7:00 am / 8:00 am / 8:30 am/3:30 pm / 4:30 pm / 5:00 pm
Hours Per Pay Period: 48 Flex
Compensation Range: $18.16 - $27.24 / hour
FTE: 0.6
Weekends: No
Sign On Bonus: $3000 - $1500 after 30 days & after 2 years
