Part-Time Central Sterile Technician — Variable Hours

Straith Hospital; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Competitive benefits

PSLF eligibility

Medical coverage

Job summary

Straith Hospital in Southfield, MI seeks a detail-oriented Central Services Technician to support the Surgical Services team. You will clean, sterilize, assemble, store, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment to ensure a safe, sterile environment and uninterrupted operating room supply chains.

Work closely with surgical staff, maintain infection prevention standards, and document sterilization activities. Prior experience in sterile processing is preferred and certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sterile processing, aseptic technique, and infection prevention practices.
• Understanding of medical and surgical instruments, supplies, and sterilization procedures.
• Ability to safely operate sterilization equipment and maintain required documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to maintain patient, employee, and hospital confidentiality.
• Ability to adjust work schedules as needed to meet patient care and departmental demands.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, sterilize, assemble, package, label, and store surgical instruments and medical equipment according to established hospital procedures.
• Operate autoclaves and other sterilization equipment, including proper loading, monitoring, documentation, and maintenance of sterilization records.
• Maintain biological testing logs and promptly report any positive sterilization indicators or equipment concerns.
• Assemble Operating Room packs, dressings, procedure trays, and other surgical supply kits.
• Stock, organize, rotate, and monitor inventory to ensure adequate supply levels and proper expiration date management.

Skills

Sterile processing

Aseptic technique

Infection prevention

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independence

Confidentiality

Schedule flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Straith Hospital in Southfield, MI seeks a detail-oriented Central Services Technician to support the Surgical Services team. You will clean, sterilize, assemble, store, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment to ensure a safe, sterile environment and uninterrupted operating room supply chains.

Work closely with surgical staff, maintain infection prevention standards, and document sterilization activities. Prior experience in sterile processing is preferred and certification is a plus.