CPD Tech

Trinity Health; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

DailyPay

Benefits Day One

Full benefits package

Retirement match

Referral program

Career growth

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health in Grand Haven, MI seeks a Sterile Processing Tech I to support hospital and affiliated facilities by decontaminating, assembling and sterilizing instruments. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on efficient processing and readiness for patient care needs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a sterile processing program, and certification within 18 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a sterile processing program with at least 1 year of general work experience.
• Agreement to obtain sterile processing certification within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identify and decontaminate instruments using washer/decontaminator equipment.
• Assemble instruments ensuring cleanliness and function.
• Prepare instruments for sterilization with proper packaging and wrapping.
• Sterilize instruments using steam sterilizer or low-temperature methods.
• Handle and store sterilized instruments.
• Maintain efficient processing flow and anticipate health care provider requests.
• Maintain GI unit environment and endoscopic equipment and supplies.
• Ensure endoscopes are cleaned and disinfected per policy.
• Communicate repair needs to Manager/Service Line Lead.
• Adhere to universal precautions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a sterile processing program

Tools

Washer/Decontaminator

Steam/LT Sterilizers

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

Hours | Schedule:

• 40 Hours per week

• Days Shift

Highlights and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY

• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions

• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes

• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country

• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose:

Provides hospital and affiliated facilities with processed materials and equipment by executing establishedprocedures for decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization. Maintains efficient flow of processing
procedures, through appropriate case set-up, anticipation of health care provider requests and patient care needs.

What the Sterile Processing Tech I will do:

• Properly identifies and decontaminates instruments through use of washer/decontaminator equipment and
  proper hand-washing techniques.

• Assembles instruments correctly, ensuring appropriate cleanliness and function is achieved.

• Prepares instruments for sterilization through proper packaging, rigid container system, and wrapping
  techniques.

• Sterilizes instruments by correctly loading carts and operating sterilizers (Steam Sterilizer and Low
  Temperature).

• Properly handles sterilized instruments for storage and distribution.

• Maintains efficient flow of processing procedures, through appropriate case cart set-up, anticipation of health care provider requests and patient care needs.

• Anticipates and prioritizes instrument and supply needs using surgery lists, instrument tracking systems and inventory levels of instruments.

• Maintains the GI unit environment and endoscopic equipment, accessories, and supplies as directed. Ensures proper use, function, and safety within infection control guidelines.

• o Ensures all endoscopes are cleaned and disinfected according to institutional policy and procedures.

• o Ensures endoscopic accessories are cleaned and sterilized after use.

• o Ensures that a leakage test is performed following each use of endoscope per manufacturer recommendations.

• o Make sure to check angulation of scopes as needed.

• o Send out endoscopes in need of repair and communicate that with Manager and Service Line Lead.

• Implements universal precautions.

Maintain all appropriate equipment and sterilization/disinfection documentation. Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Graduate of a sterile processing program One year of general work experience

• Agreement to get certification in sterile processing within 18 months of hire through CBSPD or HSPA.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.