Sterile Processing Tech: Critical Care Support

UP Health System - Marquette; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO & life insurance

Tuition assistance & 401(k)

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

UP Health System - Marquette is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to join our sterile processing team. The role focuses on inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and equipment to meet safety guidelines.

You will support multiple departments and ensure patient care needs are met. Responsibilities include daily documentation of sterile supplies, monitoring disinfection processes, and adherence to manufacturer instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan.
• Schedule: 10a-6:30p, Monday to Friday, with on-call requirement.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and patient care equipment per guidelines (AAMI/AORN/TJC/OSHA).
• Operates department equipment daily following manufacturer instructions with safety emphasis.
• Provides customer service to all departments with focus on patient needs.
• Documents sterile supplies daily using chemical/biological/mechanical indicators to verify sterility.
• Monitors antimicrobial and disinfection solution testing per manufacturer instructions and policy.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Education

High school diploma

Job description

UP Health System - Marquette is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to join our sterile processing team. The role focuses on inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and equipment to meet safety guidelines.

You will support multiple departments and ensure patient care needs are met. Responsibilities include daily documentation of sterile supplies, monitoring disinfection processes, and adherence to manufacturer instructions.