Sterile Processing Tech

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea Hospital in Michigan is seeking a Central Sterile Reprocessing Specialist to ensure the cleaning and sterilization of instruments from multiple departments, including OR and Cath Lab. You will operate washers and autoclaves, assemble trays, and maintain sterility with strict adherence to safety guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CST program completion or equivalent experience, and a preference for certification in sterile processing.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum High School Diploma or GED, with CST program preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Central Sterile Reprocessing program or 6–12 months of relevant experience.
• Sterile processing certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans contaminated instruments and trays using proper cleaning techniques and manufacturers' recommendations.
• Operates washers and autoclaves, assembles instrument trays.
• Assembles and labels instruments for sterilization and reprocesses vendor instrument sets.

Skills

Sterile processing

Safety standards

OSHA guidelines

Equipment handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Central Sterile Reprocessing training

Tools

Autoclaves

Washing equipment

Instrumentation assembly tools

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Hours: 40 hours a week Shift: 3-11:30pm Department: Central Sterile Processing Location: Chelsea Hospital

Summary The CSR Central Sterile and Reprocessing Specialist is responsible for cleaning all contaminated instruments and materials from Main OR, ASF, Labor and Delivery, Cath Lab, Hemodialysis and Emergency Room. This includes loading and operating the washers, assembling instrument trays and operating autoclaves, while maintaining quality standards. The CSR circulates case carts after receiving preference cards from surgical sites. The CSR also responds to requests for unexpected needs and emergency items 24 hrs a day 7 days a week.

Requirements Requires minimum of High School Diploma or GED. Successful completion of an accredited Central Sterile Reprocessing program or six to twelve months of relevant experience desired. Certification in Sterile Reprocessing preferred.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Cleans contaminated instruments and trays using proper cleaning techniques that include knowledge of manufactures recommendations for care and handling.
• Uses proper attire and safety standards.
• Understands OSHA guidelines regarding body substance isolation.
• May clean and assemble vendor instrument sets/specialty instrument sets and maintain relationships with vendors.
• Reprocesses vendor/specialty instrument sets and trays using advanced techniques.
• Operates complex washers utilizing proper quality and safety standards.
• Understands need for hand washing of micro instruments and electronic devices.
• Assembles and labels instruments for sterilization.
• Understands the differences between instruments and completes sets with minimal errors.
• Able to assemble sets from multiple services such as orthopedic, neuro, cardiothoracic, general surgery, ENT, urology, gyn, and plastic surgery.
• Autoclaves items based on manufacture recommendations.

About Chelsea Hospital

Chelsea Hospital is a 103-bed, not-for-profit hospital established in 1970 leading the way in patient safety in satisfaction. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, Chelsea Hospital is a joint venture between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health. These two award-winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea, while sharing resources, best practices and more to drive innovation and a higher level of care.

Our Commitment

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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.