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Advance your healthcare career as a Sterile Processing Technician
Hired’s program is offered in partnership with Saint Paul Community College and includes structured coursework to earn a certificate in sterile processing and on-the-job training.
Virtual information sessions start November 10!
Training Dates
2 Week Work Readiness at Hired
Monday-Friday, January 11-22 (9 am - 2 pm)
Coursework at Saint Paul College
Saturdays, January 23, 30 & February 13, 27 (9 am - 2 pm)
Wednesdays, January 28, February 4, 18, & March 4 (4 pm - 8 pm)
400 hours of on-the-job training to earn credential
Locations
Hired
1015 Glenwood Ave, FL3, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Saint Paul Community College
235 Marshall Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Contact Hired for more information
Email: SterileProcessing@HIRED.org
Phone: (612)-806-1352
Upcoming information sessions: Tuesday 11/10, Wednesdays 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, and 12/9 at 9:00 am and 3:00 pm | Link to Information Sessions: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88401280736
Training Benefits
Targeted Starting Wage: Guidance on applying for a position following training completion with an average wage of $25/hour.
Specialized Career Training: Learn sterile processing techniques, infection prevention, medical terminology, instrument handling, and quality standards through classroom instruction and lab-based learning
College Certification: Earn a Sterile Processing Technician certificate from Saint Paul Community College and upon securing new employment complete on-the-job training and Certified Registered Central Services Technician exam for CRCST certification.
Career Readiness: One-on-one job coaching, career counseling, resume development, mock interviews, employer networking, and job placement support.
Wraparound Supports: Participants provided with a laptop, work clothes, fuel, bus cards, and other resource navigation services
Enrollment Requirements
Must be 18+ years of age and MN resident
High School Diploma or GED
1 Year of healthcare experience preferred
Industry employment is subject to a criminal background check. Inquire for more information.
Solid reading and communication skills
Seeking to Learn and advance into a new role as a Sterile Processing Technician
Ability to attend all training sessions
Household at or below 200% poverty income level
How to Apply
Please attend an information session before applying to the program.
Upcoming information sessions: Tuseday 11/10, Wednesdays 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, and 12/9 at 9:00 am and 3:00 pm
Link to Information Sessions: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88401280736
Application deadline: December 11, 2026. Priority consideration will be given to early applicants.
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This unique program is offered by Hired in partnership with:
"The State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) funded (or funded in part) this training through a grant to the City of Minneapolis, A subgrant recipient created this training. DEED does not endorse this publicity or training or make guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability or ownership of the information herein or elsewhere."