Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

General description of the role, not the employer's text

Sterile processing technicians decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package and sterilize the surgical instruments and equipment used in the OR and procedure areas. Requirements, shifts and benefits differ by employer: read the original posting for the details of this job.

New to the field? See how to become a sterile processing technician, CRCST vs CBSPD and Minnesota sterile processing pay. Minnesota's certification law takes effect Jan 1, 2028: new hires will need to certify within 2 years of date of hire (state rules).