Sterile Processing Technician - Part Time Flex - Day Shift

About Essentia Health

At Essentia Health, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows in the care you provide.

Driven by our mission to make a healthy difference in people’s lives, our clinical and support teams come together every day to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we are privileged to serve.

Here, you’ll find an award-winning culture built around genuine work-life balance, long-term stability, and the resources you need to continually grow your career.

See why Essentia Health is truly like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541 Why Choose St.

Mary's Hospital?

If you take pride in detail-driven work and want your efforts to directly impact clinical outcomes every day, our Sterile Processing team is the place to be.

At St.

Mary’s, you aren’t just a number in a sprawling basement facility—you are a recognized, vital partner to our operating room and clinic teams.

You’ll enjoy supportive leadership, predictable workflows, and a culture that values work-life balance—giving you plenty of time to enjoy everything the Detroit Lakes community has to offer, from lakeside living to year-round outdoor recreation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• No educational requirements.
• Tech I (non-certified): $18.16-$27.24 based on experience.

Pay

$19.28-$28.92 based on experience.

Benefits

• Employees scheduled 20+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits: Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts

Dental and vision insurance

• 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) DailyPay available to all employees Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Tech I: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 2 years of hire.
• No Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: $18.16 - $27.24 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.

Building Location

St Marys Hospital - Detroit Lakes Department: 3063490 STERILE PROCESSING - DL HOSP Job Description: 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 the 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.

Tech II

Current certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

FTE

0.6 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: FTE Flex Days (United States of America) Shift Start Time: 7:00 am / 8:00 am / 8:30 am Shift End Time: 3:30 pm / 4:30 pm / 5:00 pm