Sterile Process Technician

McLaren Health Care; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a full-time Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, inspection, and sterilization of surgical instruments and devices. The role supports OR staff and ensures proper documentation and handling of sterile supplies.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with at least 6 months in a Sterile Processing environment or completion of a relevant college course.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 6 months in Sterile Processing or as Surgical Scrub Technician, or completion of a college course in Sterile Processing.
• Preferred: additional post-high school education in Sterile Processing.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate surgical instrumentation and devices.
• Inspect and perform functional checks on instrumentation prior to set/tray assembly.
• Handle sterilization processes with equipment like washers, sterilizers and Sterrad.
• Wrap, label and prepare instruments for sterilization and maintain documentation.
• Retrieve case sheets for OR cases and support materials management.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment per regulatory protocols.

Skills

Sterile processing

Equipment sterilization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

6 months in Sterile Processing or Surgical Scrub Technician

College-level course in Sterile Processing

Post-high school education in Sterile Processing

Job description

Position Summary

Dept: MAC Sterile Processing
Schedule: FT Nights
Hours per biweekly pay period: 80
Position Summary: The primary responsibilities of the role include all aspects of processing; decontamination through set assembly, and sterilization.Dependent on the clinical setting; preparation of surgical case carts and materials management may be expectations of the role.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the decontamination of all types of surgical instrumentation, power equipment, and medical devices.
• Inspects and performs functional checks on instrumentation/equipment to assure proper functioning prior to set/tray assembly.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of basic instrumentation as well as specialty instrumentation.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of common equipment used in sterile processing; sonic washer, washer/sterilizer, cart washer, Sterrad sterilizer, steam sterilizer, ethylene oxide sterilizer/aerator and Steris System I.
• Processes, wraps and labels all equipment and instrumentation for sterilization using appropriate wraps and containers.
• Performs proper documentation as it relates to the sterilization process.
• Performs all duties relating to vacuum and biological testing for all types of sterilizers.
• Communicates departmental equipment and supply needs to appropriate supervisor.
• Works and Communicates effectively with all team members and OR staff.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Performs in accordance with established protocols in compliance with regulatory agencies to include state and local agencies, AORN, HFAP, OSHA and AAMI.
• Performs all duties relating to retrieving case sheets for OR cases using the computer system.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of pulling case cart with accuracy.
• Performs other related job duties as requested.

Qualifications

Required:
High School Diploma or GED
6 months work experience in a Sterile Processing Department or as a Surgical Scrub Technician OR completion of a college-level course in Sterile Processing

Preferred:
One to two years of formal education or training beyond High School in Post –High school course in Sterile Processing

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26003529
• Daily Work Times: 11:00PM - 7:30AM
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes