Instrument Technician - West Bank CPC
How this pay compares
This posting states $23.32–$30.67 an hour. Open sterile processing technician jobs in Minnesota post a median of $23.22 an hour, the middle half $22.90–$27, across 23 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Sterile processing technicians employed in Minnesota earn a median of $24.07 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Sterile processing technicians in Minnesota: pay by town and employer
Workplace injuries
UMMC Hospital Unit J in Minneapolis reported 304 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 4,332,783 hours worked: 14.0 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 13.9 per 100 full-time workers. 12 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center
Medicare gives M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Minnesota's hospitals average 3.8). 75% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 5% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Minnesota hospitals by rating.
What Minnesota requires of a sterile processing technician
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Certified Endoscope Reprocessor, CSPDT or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor, from the Minnesota Statutes section 148.781 (hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers).
- Pass a nationally accredited exam and hold one of the four named credentials. A technician employed or retained on or before 31 Dec 2027 is exempt. A newly hired technician has 24 months from hire to obtain a credential.
- Staying active: 10 hours of continuing education each year.
Sterile processing technician jobs and requirements in Minnesota
Surgical tech and sterile processing jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 20.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 72.3%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.35x · Clicks 22
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 51.4% · Stating an hourly rate 39.0%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Surgical tech and sterile processing jobs
About the job
Job Overview
Fairview, University of MN West Bank in Minneapolis is now looking to add an Instrument Technician to their team! We support the OR for upcoming surgery cases as well as responding to emergency cases.
This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period), benefit-eligible opening on night shift ( 10:30PM - 7:00AM), Monday - Friday, no weekends.
All hires must complete a 12-week orientation following hire. Candidates must be able to commit to working a full-time day shift position for 12-weeks following hire.
As an Instrument Technician, you will provide surgical instruments and supplies needed for procedures and cases. Decontaminates, cleans, processes, assembles, sterilizes, stores, and distributes reusable instruments and medical devices. Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses, and medical staff regarding instruments and supplies.
Job Expectations
- Job expectations may vary depending on location and services provided. Sites may perform surgical case cart assembly, intraoperative supply picking, and high-level disinfection of flexible endoscopes and other semi-critical devices.
- Reviews and interprets all resources needed to determine the priority of instruments and medical devices required.
- Inspects, tests, assembles, packages, and labels surgical instruments in preparation for sterilization.
- Ensures instruments are available and ready for site-specific and System CSSD-CPC trays.
- Performs manual decontamination of reusable instruments and equipment.
- Follows manufactures written instructions for use and system policies and procedures.
- Operates automated and non-automated processing equipment such as instrument washers, sterilizers, biological incubators, heat sealers, and other commonly used equipment in sterile processing.
- Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of the population served.
Required
Experience
6 months experience in an operating room, medical device reprocessing role or related role OR completion of an approved Fairview Sterile Processing training program
Preferred
Education
Graduate of a Central Service program, Accredited Surgical Technologist program or Licensed Practical Nurse program.
Experience
Two years experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, a Surgical Technologist, or in a medical device reprocessing role.
License/Certification/Registration
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/localseiu
Compensation Disclaimer
The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
$23.32- $30.67 Hourly
From Fairview Health Services's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Fairview Health Services
Fairview Health Services is a Minnesota nonprofit health system with 10 (source: Fairview, Who We Are) academic and community hospitals and medical centers, more than 40 (source: Fairview, Who We Are) primary care clinics, 36 (source: Fairview, Who We Are) pharmacies, Ebenezer senior living and more than 34,000 (source: Fairview, Who We Are) employees. Source: Fairview, Who We Are
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