Sterilization Technician

Sterilization Technician / Sterile Processing Technician

Job Description
The Sterilization Technician (Sterile Processing Technician) supports the operating room team by preparing, processing, and delivering sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies essential to safe surgical care. This role plays a critical part in infection prevention, ensuring that all surgical and medical instruments are properly cleaned, sterilized, tracked, and ready for use in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver medical and surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment needed for surgical procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
• Clean, decontaminate, and disinfect surgical equipment and instrumentation according to established protocols and infection prevention standards.
• Package, wrap, and assemble instrument sets and trays for sterilization, ensuring completeness and proper configuration for specific procedures.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot power equipment used for instrument processing, including autoclaves, washer disinfectors, and ultrasonic cleaners.
• Manage and use multiple computer applications to assist with sterilization tracking, documentation, and workflow management.
• Maintain accurate inventory of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment, and support proper storage, rotation, and restocking within the core area.
• Ensure that all processed instruments and supplies meet quality and sterility standards before distribution to the operating room and other clinical areas.
• Collaborate closely with operating room staff, nurses, and other clinical team members to support efficient case preparation and turnover.
• Follow all hospital policies, procedures, and safety guidelines related to sterile processing, infection control, and equipment handling.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, instrument damage, or supply shortages to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.

Essential Skills

• 2+yrs experience handling and sterilizing surgical, medical, or dental instrumentation within the past 4 years
• OR 2+yrs experience as a Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant in an acute care setting within the last 5 years
• OR a vocational certificate as a Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant obtained within the last 2 years
• CBSPD or CRCST Certification is required.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Rochester, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Rochester,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.
About Actalent


Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.


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