Certified Sterile Processor- Full Time- Afternoon Shift (3p-11:30p)

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

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is looking for a skilled Central Service Technician specializing in Sterile Processing to inspect, assemble, and evaluate surgical instruments. This role ensures the quality of instruments and facilitates effective sterilization.

Candidates must hold a High School diploma or have equivalent experience, along with certification from relevant organizations. This is an evening position with responsibilities that include operating sterilization equipment and maintaining inventory levels.

Qualifications

• 1 year of applicable job-specific experience required.
• Required professional licensure/certification can replace education or experience if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, assemble, and evaluate surgical instruments and sets.
• Operate sterilization equipment and ensure cleanliness.
• Perform decontamination and sterilization according to protocols.
• Maintain proper inventory levels for case carts.
• Conduct regular quality assurance program audits.

Education

High School diploma or applicable experience

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.

Education/Experience Required

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

Certification/Licensures 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 Providence Hospitals
• Department: HFPSH Sterile Processing
• Shift: Evening Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable