What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician Lead position at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center?
Ensure patient safety through expert equipment sterilization.
Join Our Team at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC), we're more than just a healthcare organization - we're a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years, we've been providing compassionate, high-quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first - both our patients and our employees. Whether you're on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes, you'll find a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect. If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.
A Day in the Life of a Sterile Processing Technician
In the role of a Sterile Processing Technician, you will ensure the safety and readiness of medical instruments and equipment through meticulous decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization processes. Your daily responsibilities include performing routine inventory checks, restocking supplies, and ensuring effective stock rotation. Collaboration is key as you will work closely with surgical services and other hospital departments to maintain a seamless supply chain of sterilized instruments. You'll utilize specialized tracking software to manage instrumentation needs and anticipate requirements for surgical cases. Expect to face challenges such as adhering to strict infection prevention protocols and adjusting to varying daily workloads while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
About the Sterile Processing Department:
Precision Cleaning, Surgical Precision
In Sterile Processing at CRMC, we may not be in the spotlight, but surgical excellence starts with us. Every instrument, every tray, every piece of equipment that enters the OR must be flawlessly sterilized, prepared, and ready for use. Our team is highly trained in decontamination, instrument assembly, and sterilization procedures, making sure that every surgical tool is clean, functional, and properly stored ensuring that surgeons have exactly what they need, when they need it, so they can focus on saving lives. This is a role where precision, attention to detail, and adherence to strict protocols ensure patient safety at the highest level. If you take pride in doing things right every time, thrive in structured environments, and enjoy knowing your work is a critical foundation of safe patient care, join us in Sterile Processing at CRMC.
Ideal Candidate (What will make you a great fit!)
- Empathetic communicator
- Patient care proficiency
- Team collaboration skills
- Ability to follow detailed instructions
- Aptitude for using medical equipment
- Quick responder in emergencies
Education and Experience
Required
- 0
Preferred
- Prefer previous sterile processing experience or completion of a sterile processing technician course
Compensation and Benefits
The pay range is listed above. Actual pay rate offered is determined based on experience in this role. Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. Eligible employees receive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include paid time off, participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans, educational assistance and reimbursement, an employee assistance program, work-life balance support, gym membership and other discounts, and employee recognition programs.
A full job description is provided when an interview is scheduled. If needed, you may request a copy earlier by emailing us at careers@cuyunamed.org.
CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-546-4415 or email careers@cuyunamed.org for assistance.
