Instrument Processing 101 Program - February 2025

The Instrument Processing 101 (SPD 101) Program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for the field of sterile processing within our Instrument Processing department. This program provides the high-quality didactic and clinical experiences needed to help you become a well-rounded, fully competent technician. The Instrument Processing team is responsible for cleaning and sterilizing all reusable instrumentation for the operating room and clinical spaces, and is a key area to a patient’s outcome and experience. A selection committee will carefully review each candidate's completed application and supporting documentation before the pre-screening and interview process will begin. Upon acceptance into the program, candidates will be paid an IP Tech hourly rate and are benefit eligible as of day 1 of employment. Candidates who complete the program will be awarded contact hours from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM), remain in the department as a Sterile Processing Technician and be eligible to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Certification exam after completing 6 months of sterile processing experience. 

Our expected start date for this program is February 2025. The first week you will be expected to attend orientation Monday-Friday, during the day. You will be in classroom training for the first 2 weeks. Training and class time for the 16-week program will occur during the day (between 6:45am to 5:30pm) Monday through Friday). Upon the completion or your training period, you will be assigned your permanent shift. We are currently hiring for day, evening and night shift positions. 

Day Shift: 0645-1515, Monday-Friday after program completion. 
Evening Shift: 1445-2315, Monday-Friday after program completion.
Night Shift: 2245-0715, Monday-Friday after program completion.

Instrument Processing 101 program opportunities may include:  Decontamination, Instrument Assembly, Steam Sterilization, Low Temperature Sterilization, Instrument Storage/Management, and Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing.

*Relocation is offered for those outside of a 70-mile radius.

*In order to be considered for this program, please upload a current resume and complete the online application. This position will only be re-posted through 12pm EST on 1/10/25.

High school diploma or GED required. 

Additional Qualifications :

• Basic computer knowledge
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and the ability to receive and give constructive feedback.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, being concise by phone and in person.

 License or Certification :

 Central Service Technician certification is required within one year of hire.

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.
Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.