Central Processing Tech I South Tower

Spectrum Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv on-demand pay

Identity theft protection

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health’s Royal Oak Hospital is seeking a dedicated CPD Technician to ensure sterile instrumentation for surgical procedures. You will inspect, assemble and distribute instruments, maintain sterility, and support team members while prioritizing tasks for night shifts (11 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.), 40 hours weekly at Royal Oak.

Strong adherence to AAMI standards is essential. Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of a sterile processing program, and CSPDT/CRCST certifications

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required).
• Sterile processing program completion (Required).
• CSPDT certification within 1 year (Required).
• CRCST certification within 1 year (Required).

Responsibilities

• Inspect, disinfect, assemble, process and distribute surgical instruments and supplies per policies and AAMI standards.
• Maintain instrument sterility, label and organize trays and complex instrumentation.
• Support peers, respond to requests professionally, prioritize based on surgical schedules.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of sterile processing program

Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Tech (CSPDT) – CBSPD

Registered Central Services Technician, Certified (CRCST) – IAHCSMM

Job description

Corewell Health is offering up to $3,000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity!

About the unit

William Beaumont University Hospital is a Level I Trauma, Academic Medicine facility. The Central Processing Department (CPD) supports Surgical Services, as well as other departments by providing sterile instrumentation for surgical and other procedures. CPD Technicians maintain and sterilize a variety of instrumentation from surgical specialties such as Open Heart, Neurosurgery and Robotic procedures. The CPD Technician is the first point in care of the surgical patient by ensuring sterile instrumentation in good working order. As such, the CPD Technician must have knowledge of complex instrumentation and the industry standards, as well as staying abreast of everchanging technology of surgical instrumentation.

About Royal Oak Hospital

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #2 hospital in Michigan and one of the top hospitals in the country. It is a major academic and referral center with Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma designations. The advanced capabilities and clinical expertise within this center have earned it Magnet designation four consecutive times and has the distinct honor of housing Michigan’s first Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence.

Scope of work

Responsible for inspecting, disinfecting, assembling, processing and distributing patient care instruments, equipment and supplies in accordance with established policies, procedures and Association of Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards. Acts as a role model and resource to peers and other members of the health care team related to processing of equipment, instruments, and supplies. Stores, rotates and ensures all instruments and supplies are correctly labeled.

Instrument Processing & Sterilization

• Cleans and inspects soiled instruments using proper PPE.
• Tests equipment with tools like insulation and leak testers to ensure sterilization.
• Assembles instruments per established standards and IFUs.

Quality & Accuracy

• Strives for zero defects through thorough inspections.
• Maintains a low error rate and high productivity.

Team Support & Communication

• Serves as a role model and resource for peers.
• Responds to phone requests and departmental issues professionally.

Workflow & Prioritization

• Prioritizes processing based on surgical schedules and physician needs.
• Handles vendor trays and complex instrumentation efficiently.

Technical Proficiency

• Differentiates instrument functionality and specialties.
• Monitors sterilization equipment and submits repair requests as needed.
• Expertly assembles high-complexity trays like implants and ambulatory kits.

Customer Service

• Ensures timely, professional handling of all customer area requests.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Successful completion of sterile processing program (internal or external) (Required)
• Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Tech (CSPDT) – CBSPD – Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution within 1 year (Required)
• Registered Central Services Technician, Certified (CRCST) – IAHCSMM – International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management within 1 year (Required)

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Primary Location: SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak

Department Name: Sterile Processing South Tower - Royal Oak Hosp

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

Hours of Work: 11 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Days Worked: Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency: Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community.

We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization.

As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.

From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not‑for‑profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider‑sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.