Sterile Processing Tech; SPD), Ambulatory Surgery Center

Job Description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) teams! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Be part of our Same Day Surgery Center Team in Maple Grove with occasional travel to other Same Day Surgery Center(s) as needed. We are looking to support our growing services, with opportunities to provide patient care in our Surgery Center(s). We have a fast‑paced multi‑specialty Surgical Center. Our team is looking for candidates with a positive outlook and ability to work well on a team.

The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible and accountable for all functions of the sterile processing department, under the guidance of the sterile processing department supervisors and manager. This position works independently and with team members to ensure that all surgical instrumentation is properly decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, and/or high level disinfected. All instruments are distributed, tracked and stored in a safe, secure, aseptic and timely manner throughout the surgery center and clinics.

Immediate‑use steam sterilization, tray turnovers between surgical cases and releasing sterilized loads from the department are performed observing standard practice. In specific locations, the role will also be responsible for surgical case cart assembly and delivery. Each team member will be qualified to train others as assigned and serve as a front‑line resource to sterile processing customers.

• Casual Position
• Variable shift lengths, variable/flexible start times, rotating assigned late shifts, weekends and on‑call rotation possible in the future.
• Float to other surgery center locations as needed.

• Word Processing knowledge, typing, data entry, strong communication skills – verbal and written.
• Certification Requirement:
  The candidate must present current certification from either CBSPD: C.S.P.D.T. or HSPA (formerly known as IAHCSMM): C.R.C.S.T. or 24 months from the date of hire. This certification must be maintained for the duration of employment. Park Nicollet team members who have been employed for 10 consecutive years prior to 2015 with no lapse in employment as Instrument Room Aide/Sterile Processing Department Technician (9AT) and/or Lead Sterile Processing Technician (116‑030) will not be required to obtain certification.

• Central Service/Sterile Processing/or Surgical Technology program certification with hands‑on clinical experience or 1 year of central service/sterile processing/surgical technology experience is preferred.

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

As a Health Partners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work‑life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

At Health Partners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high‑quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

We bring together research and education through Health Partners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At Health Partners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.