Sterile Processing Technician Cohort

Begin a critical healthcare career as a Certified Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) at Emplify Health by Gundersen!

Are you ready to make a difference in patient safety and infection prevention? Join our Sterile Processing Technician Cohort and start your journey toward a rewarding healthcare career. Sterile Processing Technicians—also known as Central Service Technicians—play a vital role by sterilizing, cleaning, processing, assembling, storing, and distributing medical instruments and supplies.

This program offers:

• Hands-on training and education to prepare you for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
• Confidence-building experience in all steps of the sterilization process.
• Immediate employment as a Sterile Processing Technician before coursework begins.

Program Details & Position Highlights

• Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Medical Terminology Course: May 11 – June 25 (Online)
• Central Services Fundamentals Course: May 26 – July 30 (Online)
• In-Person Labs: Thursdays, May 28 – July 30, 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM (as part of your regular work schedule)
• Paid Role: Starting at $17.75/hour
• Full-Time Employment: FTE 1.0 (40 hours/week)
• Multiple Shift Options Available After Program Completion: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM or 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Benefit Eligible: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k) with employer match
• High School Diploma or Equivalency is required

Application Process

• Apply Early! Applications will be accepted through March 9, 2026.
• After March 9th:
  • Selected candidates will complete a phone screen with the recruiter.
  • If chosen to move forward, candidates will be invited to an in-person interview and job preview with department supervisors and managers.
  • Final candidates will be selected by mid-April

What You’ll Gain

• Proficiency in sterilization processes and infection prevention.
• Preparation to pass the CRCST exam.
• A strong foundation for a long-term healthcare career.

Apply today and take the first step toward a meaningful role in patient care!

About Us:

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.