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Get Access To All JobsBuilding Location:
32nd Avenue Building
Department:
3013490 STERILE PROCESSING
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.
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 practices
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Hospital setting
- Exposure to biohazard materials and cleaning chemicals
- Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 50 lbs)
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks requiring manual dexterity
Wage Range:
- Tech I (non-certified): $18.16-$27.24 based on experience.
- Tech II (certified): $19.28-$28.92 based on experience.
Employees scheduled 24+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits:
- Health insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
- Dental and vision insurance
- Supplemental insurances—critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
- Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
- Supplemental life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave after one year
- Adoption assistance after one year
- Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)
All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits:
- Take Charge (employee wellness program)
- Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
- Employee discount program
- 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
- 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)
- DailyPay available to all employees
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
- Tech I: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 2 years of hire.
- Tech II: Current certification as a CRCST with the HSPA or as a CSPDT with the CPSPD.
FTE:
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Evening Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
3:00 pm
Shift End Time:
11:30 pm
Weekends:
No
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range:
$18.16 - $27.24
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Building Location:
32nd Avenue Building
Department:
3013490 STERILE PROCESSING
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.
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 practices
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Hospital setting
- Exposure to biohazard materials and cleaning chemicals
- Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 50 lbs)
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks requiring manual dexterity
Wage Range:
- Tech I (non-certified): $18.16-$27.24 based on experience.
- Tech II (certified): $19.28-$28.92 based on experience.
Employees scheduled 24+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits:
- Health insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
- Dental and vision insurance
- Supplemental insurances—critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
- Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
- Supplemental life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave after one year
- Adoption assistance after one year
- Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)
All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits:
- Take Charge (employee wellness program)
- Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
- Employee discount program
- 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
- 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)
- DailyPay available to all employees
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
- Tech I: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 2 years of hire.
- Tech II: Current certification as a CRCST with the HSPA or as a CSPDT with the CPSPD.
FTE:
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Evening Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
3:00 pm
Shift End Time:
11:30 pm
Weekends:
No
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range:
$18.16 - $27.24
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Sterile Processing Tech
Align your CRCST with PERM requirements
PERM job descriptions must match the role USCIS will adjudicate. Verify your Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential maps to the specific duties listed, since mismatches between your certification and the posted requirements can delay or sink the labor certification.
Target hospital systems over staffing agencies
Direct hospital employers file PERM and I-140 on your behalf, but many staffing agencies cannot serve as the sponsoring employer under EB-3 rules. Filter your search to health systems with in-house HR and a documented pattern of employment-based green card filings.
Search for sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify hospitals and surgical centers that have actively filed green card sponsorships for Sterile Processing roles, so you can focus applications on employers already familiar with the PERM process rather than educating hiring managers from scratch.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
DOL sets a prevailing wage for your specific occupation and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that figure for the PERM application to be certified, so confirm the wage level before accepting an offer.
Request an EB-3 sponsorship commitment in writing
During offer negotiations, ask the employer to confirm in writing that they will sponsor EB-3 PERM, not just temporary work authorization. Some facilities offer H-1B visa-style arrangements for allied health roles, but Sterile Processing Tech positions typically proceed directly under EB-3 permanent sponsorship.
Understand priority date backlogs by country
EB-3 has no annual cap concern for most countries, but nationals from India and China face significant priority date backlogs. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin before accepting a role so you know whether adjustment of status or consular processing is realistic in your timeline.
Green Card Sterile Processing Tech: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sterile Processing Tech role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Sterile Processing Tech positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role generally requires a high school diploma, on-the-job training, and industry certification rather than a bachelor's or advanced degree. EB-2 sponsorship is rarely applicable unless the employer structures the position around a specific advanced technical or clinical degree requirement.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B requires a bachelor's degree in a specialty occupation, which most Sterile Processing Tech roles don't meet, making EB-3 the practical route. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status, carries no annual lottery, and isn't subject to a two-year or three-year cap, though the PERM labor certification process itself can take 12 to 24 months before USCIS adjudicates the I-140.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this job?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL, which requires them to conduct a regulated recruitment process proving no minimally qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. The job posting must reflect the actual duties and minimum requirements of the position. If DOL certifies the application, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS before you can apply for adjustment of status or consular processing.
How can I find hospitals that sponsor green cards for Sterile Processing Techs?
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with verified EB-3 green card sponsorship history specifically in sterile processing and surgical services roles. Focusing on employers who have completed PERM filings before means you're far less likely to encounter HR teams who are unfamiliar with the process or unwilling to commit to the multi-year sponsorship timeline.
Will my foreign training or certification be accepted for PERM purposes?
Foreign training and certifications like CRCST can satisfy PERM minimum requirements if the employer's job description recognizes them as equivalent. DOL evaluates whether the requirements are consistent with what's normally required for the occupation in the U.S. If your credentials were earned abroad, a foreign credential evaluation from a recognized organization can help document equivalency for both PERM and USCIS review.