OR INSTRUMENT PROCESSOR I

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health coverage

2:1 retirement match

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking an OR Instrument Processor to decontaminate, sterilize, and distribute sterile items in accordance with UMHS, AAMI, and AORN standards. The role involves assembling instrument sets, operating sterilization equipment, and documenting indicators while ensuring safety and quality.

Positions may be eligible for hybrid work; weekend call with 30-minute response may be required. Training and career progression within the instrument processing program are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Instrument Processing Program including externship or 1 year of instrument reprocessing work experience.
• Certification (for Instrument Processor II) and externship completion.
• Minimum 1.5 years CSS experience for II level.
• Demonstrated competency with 80% of trays within assigned work areas.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction; rotating weekend call with 30 minute response time.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate instruments and other items and equipment per UMHS/AAMI/AORN standards.
• Assemble, package, and prepare instrument sets and reusable items.
• Perform sterilization tasks (Steam, EtO, H2O2, Pasteurization as site dependent).
• Operate department equipment following safe practices.
• Document sterilization indicators and testing results.
• Report processing issues to management and handle case carts as needed.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Education

Instrument Processing Program graduate

Certification

Externship experience

Teamwork

Ability to take direction

Job description

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

In accordance with UMHS, AORN, AAMI and industry standards, decontaminates, prepares, and sterilizes and/or distributes sterile processed items

Responsibilities*

• Decontaminate instruments and other items &equipment following industry standards (UMHS/AAMI/AORN).
• Assembles, packages, and prepares instrument/instrument sets and other re-usable items.
• Performs sterilization tasks including: Steam, EtO,H2O2,Pasteurization (site dependent).
• Competently operates department equipment according to safe practices.
• Follow policies for sterilization testing and monitoring.
• Accurately documents indicators such as BI reports, Challenge tests, etc.
• Brings to the attention of management any and all matters regarding/questioning processing sterilization.
• Handles and distributes processed items according to practices for site (e.g., case carts).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

Note: Successful applicant will be placed into an OR Instrument Processor I (Pay Grade 06) or OR Instrument Processor II (Pay Grade 07) depending upon the position for which the applicant meets the below required qualifications.

OR Instrument Processor I:

• Graduate of Instrument Processing Program including completed externship or 1 year of intstrument reprocessing work experience.

OR Instrument Processor II:

• Certification
• Graduate of Instrument Processing Program including completed externship
• Minimum 1.5 years? CSS experience
• Demonstrated competency with 80% of trays within assigned work areas
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, in addition to being able to take direction
• Ability to take rotating weekend call, with 30 minute response time

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Work Schedule

Shift/afternoons- 2pm-1030pm Monday through Friday (Sat/Sun off)

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of five calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the sixthday after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.