Sterile Processing Tech Apprentice

Spectrum Health; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health in Saint Joseph, MI seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to inspect, disinfect, assemble and distribute patient care instruments, equipment and supplies in line with AAMI standards. You will model best practices, label items accurately, and support peers with processing tasks in a high-volume hospital setting.

The role emphasizes zero defects, efficient workload management, and reliable operation of sterilizers, testers and washers.

Qualifications

• CRT-Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) required.
• CRCST certification required (IAHCSMM).
• 1 1/2 years of sterile processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean soiled instruments and equipment using PPE.
• Inspect and test instruments for proper function with validation tools.
• Prioritize workload to meet medical/surgical needs and physician requirements.
• Assemble high-complexity trays and maintain labeling accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

CRT-Certified Sterile Processing Management

CRCST Certification

Tools

Insulation tester

Leak tester

Validation tools

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent CRT-Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) - CBSPD Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution 1 1/2 Yrs required
• 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
• Discount 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.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.