Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time - Afternoons - Warren

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the quality and cleanliness of surgical instruments, operate sterilization equipment, and maintain inventory levels for case carts. This evening shift position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact patient care. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about maintaining high standards in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Professional licensure/certification can substitute education or experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate surgical instruments for quality and cleanliness.
• Perform decontamination and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Conduct quality assurance audits of peers.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Quality Assurance

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma

Professional Certification in Sterile Processing

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Inspect, assemble and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality, determine need for repair/replacement, validate completeness of set, and facilitate effective sterilization.
• Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
• Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
• Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.

POSITION SUMMARY :

• Henry Ford Macomb Oakland Hospital - Warren
• 2:30pm - 11pm

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 Macomb - Oakland Hospitals
• Department: Central Supply 001
• Shift: Evening Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable