Sterile Processing Technician - $20-27 per hour

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for a job in Mankato, Minnesota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Sterile Processing Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for performing delegated activities to support the operating room team in the care of the surgical patient. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Sterile Processing Technician prepares and delivers medical/surgical supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures. The Sterile Processing Technician provides functional support to surgical team members within and out the department to meet the overall needs of the Perioperative department related to patient care. The Sterile Processing Technician rotates supplies, inspects packaging integrity before issuing to user and removes any damaged or expired packages. The Sterile Processing Technician plans and assesses priorities to maintain flow of surgical cases.

High School graduate or GED.Prefer two years of experience in the handling and sterilization processing of surgical/medical/dental instrumentation within the past four years, or vocational certificate as Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant within the last two years. Alternatively, at least two years of experience as a Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant in an acute care setting within the last five years. Prefer knowledge of medical terminology. Adapts to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting. Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a direct,empathetic, and articulate manner. Demonstrated patient-centered and customer focused communication skills. Frequent lifting/carrying of 25
pounds or more, with occasional work above shoulder level.

Mayo Clinic Health System Job ID #354013. Posted job title: Sterile Processing/OR Core Technician

About Mayo Clinic

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Health savings account
• Dental benefits
• Health Care FSA
• Vision benefits
• 403b retirement plan