STERILE PROCESSING TECH 48/52 WEEKENDER

Covenant HealthCare; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Covenant HealthCare in Michigan is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the sterilization workflow for surgical instruments and supplies. The role involves decontamination, reprocessing, reassembly, and ensuring instruments meet quality standards.

The candidate should be familiar with steam, sterrad, steris, and flash sterilization, follow infection control practices, and work within a Case Cart system to prepare surgeon-specific carts. Training and manual labor are expected.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Preferred: Accredited Sterile Processing course completed.

Responsibilities

• Examination, identification, care and assembly of all surgical instruments and trays.
• Follows proper cleaning and sterilization instructions for all surgical instruments and equipment.
• Examines instruments for cleanliness and proper working order prior to sterilization.
• Understands and adheres to different sterilization processes (steam, sterrad, steris, flash).
• Handles sterilizer malfunctions or wet loads following policy.
• Adheres to infection control practices and uses PPE correctly.
• Manages decontamination area processes and daily workload prioritization.
• Uses Case Cart system and GEMS to access Surgeon Pick Sheets and assemble carts.
• Documents sterilization records; monitors Bowie-Dick and biological tests daily.
• Orders/discontinues specialty beds; arranges loaner equipment as census requires.
• Restocks carts; removes expired supplies.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Sterilization process

Case Cart system

Documentation for sterilization

Biological/DART tests for autoclaves

Organization

Problem solving

Customer service

Communication

Independent or team work

Problem resolution

Precepting new employees

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing course (accredited)

Tools

GEMS computer system

Bowie-Dick vacuum test

Job description

Overview

The Sterile Processing Technician demonstrates a working knowledge of the total sterilization process (e.g. decontamination, reprocessing, reassemble and sterilization) of all surgical instruments or supplies within the facility.

The Sterile Processing Technician demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

Responsibilities

Examination, identification, care and assembly of all surgical instruments and trays.

Follows proper cleaning and sterilization instructions for all surgical instruments, equipment (including power equipment)

Examines instruments for cleanliness and proper working order prior to sterilization.

Has a working knowledge of all the different sterilization processes (steam, sterrad, steris, and flash) and when to use the correct process.

Understands and adheres to the departmental policies when a sterilizer malfunction or wet load.

Adheres to and follows all infection control practices. Hand washing, correct use of all soaps, disinfectants and wears correct Personal protective equipment (PPE) when appropriate.

Working knowledge of a decontamination area. Correct disassembly for cleaning, and prioritizing your work load daily to maximize our turnover rate of high volume instruments.

Working knowledge of a Case Cart system. Understands the GEMS computer system to access the Surgeon Pick Sheets. Able to pick a surgical case cart without errors. (holes in wrappers, correct procedure-instruments and supplies)

Complete all documentation for sterilization records. Understanding of a Bowie-Dick vacuum test and biological tests done daily. Follow proper procedures if a failure would occur.

Orders and discontinues the use of all specialty beds

Knows how to order loaner equipment when census is high.

Restocks all used or expired carts in a timely manner.

Assures that no expired supplies are in any cart/box. All expired supplies are removed from the cart/box and the department.

All equipment is checked and in working order.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School graduate or equivalent
Preferred: Successful completion of an accredited Sterile Processing course

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation. (Examination, identification, care and assembly)


• Working knowledge of the sterilization process.


• Working knowledge of a Case Cart system.


• Strong understanding of the documentation for sterilization records.


• Working knowledge of the various biological/DART tests for autoclaves.


• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.


• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.


• Strong Customer Service skills.


• Strong Communication skills.


• Ability to work either independently or in a group.


• Ability to resolve problems effectively.


• Ability to motivate and precept new employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards


• Constant standing


• Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.


• Frequent waking, lifting, carrying, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, near vision, midrange vision, and far vision


• Occasional lifting up to 100 lbs.


• Occasional sitting, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision, and field of vision

Why Work at Covenant HealthCare

At Covenant HealthCare, we are united by a shared mission of providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. We foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, accountability, respect, customer service, and enthusiasm, where every employee plays an important role in delivering patient-centered care and making a difference in our community.

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Retirement plans with employer match


• Paid time offto support work-life balance


• Employee wellness programs and mental health support


• Tuition reimbursement, university discounts, and professional development opportunities