Building Location:
32nd Avenue Building
Department:
3013490 STERILE PROCESSING - 32ND HOSP
Job Description:
Essentia Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to serve at our 32nd Avenue Fargo Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. This employee works 40 hours weekly on the evening shift. The schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating holidays. There are no weekend or on-call obligations. Evening shift is 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm. A $5000 sign-on bonus is available, minus applicable taxes, paying $2500 after 30 days of employment with a 2-year commitment, and a second $2500 payment after 2 years of employment.
Education Qualifications:
No educational requirements.
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 Sterile Processing?
As a sterile processing professional at Essentia Health–Fargo, you serve as the critical foundation of surgical excellence for the region’s trusted Level II Trauma Center and tertiary care hospital. Working in a modern, fast-paced department powered by advanced sterilization and instrument tracking systems, you will manage a wide-ranging, high-acuity surgical portfolio supporting everything from open-heart and orthopedic procedures to specialized pediatric and robotic surgeries. Backed by a collaborative, mission-driven team culture, dedicated support for professional certification, and genuine opportunities for career advancement, you’ll enjoy the stability, competitive benefits, and community focus of Essentia Health—playing a vital, behind-the-scenes role in ensuring the safety and successful outcomes of patients across eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.
What You'll Do:
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.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all surgical instruments and medical equipment are properly decontaminated, inspected, assembled, sterilized, and distributed in a safe and timely manner. Your work is critical to supporting patient safety and high-quality surgical care. Key responsibilities include:
Perform decontamination of surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols
Inspect, test, and assemble instrument trays accurately following count sheets and manufacturer instructions (IFUs)
Operate sterilization equipment including steam and low-temperature systems
Monitor and document sterilization cycles using biological, chemical, and mechanical indicators
Maintain accurate records and instrument tracking documentation
Ensure proper storage and distribution of sterile supplies
Identify and remove damaged or malfunctioning instruments
Follow all infection control, safety, and PPE guidelines
Collaborate with surgical teams to meet case cart and instrument needs
Qualifications
Basic knowledge of sterile processing practices or willingness to learn
Ability to read and interpret instructions and tray lists
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Previous experience in sterile processing or healthcare is preferred
Skills & Competencies
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Team-oriented with effective communication skills
Knowledge of infection prevention…