Certified Sterile Processing Technician - 40 Hours - Rotating Shift - 11:00pm - 7:30am

Henry Ford Health System; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to ensure the highest standards of surgical instrument quality and sterilization. This role involves inspecting, assembling, and evaluating surgical instruments, as well as operating sterilization equipment and maintaining inventory levels. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with relevant experience or certification in sterile processing. Join a team that values quality assurance and teamwork, and contribute to the safety and success of surgical procedures in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or 1 year of job-specific experience required.
• Professional certification can substitute for education or experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate surgical instruments for quality and sterilization.
• Operate sterilization equipment and perform decontamination of instruments.
• Maintain inventory levels for surgical case carts.

Skills

Surgical Instrument Inspection

Sterilization Equipment Operation

Decontamination Procedures

Inventory Management

Quality Assurance Audits

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Professional Licensure/Certification

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.


• 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Henry Ford Rochester Hospital


• 11:00pm - 7:30am


• Rotating weekends and holidays

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

• Organization: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital


• Department: Sterile Processing 001


• Shift: Rotating


• Union Code: MIROC Service Employees Intl