Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Rochester, MN
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs, Evenings

Sterile Processing Technician | Rochester, MN

Location: Rochester, MN
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (Possible Extension)
Start Date: July 20, 2026
Shift: Evening Shift
Schedule: Monday – Friday (40 Hours/Week)

• Evening Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• Hours: 8 hours/day | 40 hours/week

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician plays a vital role in supporting the Operating Room team by ensuring surgical instruments, medical equipment, and supplies are properly cleaned, sterilized, assembled, and available for patient care. This position is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention while supporting safe and efficient surgical procedures.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments, trays, and medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Clean, package, and process reusable surgical instruments according to established policies and sterilization standards.
• Maintain inventory and organize sterile supplies and equipment within the Sterile Processing Department.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot sterilization equipment, including:
  • Steam autoclaves
  • Washer disinfectors
  • Ultrasonic cleaners
• Utilize computerized instrument tracking systems to document sterilization processes and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Operating Room staff to ensure surgical instruments are available and properly prepared for procedures.
• Adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced perioperative environment.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience & Skills

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic perioperative environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds or more frequently, with occasional work above shoulder level.
• Experience operating sterilization and decontamination equipment preferred.

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• CBSPD or CRCST Certification.

Preferred Qualifications
 

Candidates with any of the following are highly preferred:

• Two (2) years of recent experience in sterile processing of surgical, medical, or dental instrumentation within the past four years.
• At least two (2) years of experience as a Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant in an acute care setting within the last five years.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of sterilization procedures and infection prevention practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with computerized sterilization tracking systems.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and customer service skills.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and carry 25 pounds or more.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.
• Occasionally work above shoulder level while handling surgical instruments and equipment.

Why Join?

• 13-week travel contract with the possibility of extension.
• Full-time schedule (40 hours/week).
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Opportunity to work with one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations in Rochester, Minnesota.