Sterile Processing Tech Apprentice

Corewell Health; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay

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Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician at Lakeland Hospital St Joseph in Michigan. The role involves cleaning, inspecting, assembling and distributing patient care instruments and supplies per AAMI standards, while maintaining labeling and labeling accuracy.

You will support the processing workflow, test equipment, and ensure a high standard of infection control, efficiency, and teamwork across sterile processing teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and tests instruments to ensure proper functioning, following AAMI standards.
• Assembles implant and clinic trays with attention to detail and efficiency.
• Maintains labeling and storage of instruments and supplies.
• Follows safety protocols and PPE usage.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for inspecting, disinfecting, assembling, processing and distributing patient care instruments, equipment and supplies in accordance with established policies, procedures and Association of Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards. Acts as a role model and resource to peers and other members of the health care team related to processing of equipment, instruments, and supplies. Stores, rotates and ensures all instruments and supplies are correctly labeled.

Essential Functions

• Cleans soiled instruments and equipment utilizing the appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE). Inspects and tests instruments and equipment to ensure proper functioning. Utilizes the insulation tester, leak tester (flex scopes) and other mechanical/digital validation tools to ensures that proper sterilization occurs.
• Strive for zero defects.
• Acts as a role model and resource to peers and other members of the health care team related to processing of equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Ensures proper processing of equipment, instruments and supplies, including any vendor trays by prioritizing the work load to correspond with medical/surgical floor needs, surgical case loads and physician requirements.
• Accurately differentiates between instruments functionality and its specialty. Monitors performance of sterilizers, sonic, utensil washers and other equipment and fills out repair requisitions as necessary.
• Answer, interpret and fill phone requests and other issues according to departmental standards.
• Demonstrates proficiency in assembling highest complexity trays such as implant trays and ambulatory clinic tray turn-around process.
• Ensures all customer area requests are handled in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.

Low error rate and high productivity rate.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• CRT-Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) - CBSPD Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution 1 1/2 Yrs required Or
• CRT-Registered Central Services Technician, Certified (CRCST) - IAHCSMM International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management 1 1/2 Yrs required

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Sterile Processing St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.