Certified Sterile Process Tech

Henry Ford Health; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health seeks a sterile processing technician to inspect, assemble, and evaluate surgical instruments and sets for quality and sterilization. The role involves operating sterilization equipment, inspecting instruments for cleanliness, and maintaining inventory for case carts.

Responsibilities also include decontaminating soiled instruments and participating in quality assurance audits to uphold standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, assemble and evaluate surgical instruments and instrument sets for quality and sterilization.
• Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments for cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment.
• Maintain proper inventory levels to support case carts.
• Participate in regular quality assurance program audits.

Skills

Sterile processing

Quality assurance

Inventory management

Decontamination

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Inspects, assembles and evaluates all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality, determine need for repair/replacement, validates completeness of set, and facilitates effective sterilization. Responsibilities: Operates sterilization equipment and inspects instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.| Performs decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.| Corrects instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.| Maintains proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.| Performs regular quality assurance program audits of peers.

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Additional Information

Schedule:
7:00am - 3:30pm, weekend rotation