Certified Sterile Process Tech

Henry Ford Health; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Novi, MI is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for inspecting, assembling, and evaluating surgical instruments and sets to ensure readiness for procedures. You will operate sterilization equipment and ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.

Daily duties include decontamination of instruments, maintaining inventory for case carts, and performing quality audits. Shift is 7:00am–3:30pm with weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of relevant experience.
• Licensure or certification can substitute education or experience if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, assemble and evaluate surgical instruments and sets to ensure readiness and quality.
• Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments for cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments and containers per IFUs and protocols.
• Maintain inventory levels to ensure availability for case carts.
• Conduct regular quality assurance audits of peers.

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of applicable job-specific experience

Certification/substitution for education/experience

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• 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