Sterile Processing Tech I: OR Prep & Decontamination

MyMichigan Health; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to prep, decontaminate, and sterilize supplies for the Operating Room and nursing units. You will assemble and disassemble instrumentation, run tests on sterilizers, and ensure timely readiness of case carts for surgical procedures.

The role requires High School Diploma or GED, compliance with infection prevention policies, and willingness to work with on-call shifts. Training in Sterile Process is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers.
• Must follow blood borne pathogen and TB testing protocols as required.
• Competency in infection prevention and control practices and policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare case carts, supplies and equipment for OR use.
• Pull OR cases and deliver carts to OR on time.
• Restock case carts and monitor carts in ICU.
• Decontaminate instruments and equipment according to procedures.
• Perform quality assurance tests on sterilizers and record results.
• Load and unload sterilizers, check for wet packs or cycle aborts.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Steris sterilizers

Sonic washer

Biology test equipment

Job description

MyMichigan Health is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to prep, decontaminate, and sterilize supplies for the Operating Room and nursing units. You will assemble and disassemble instrumentation, run tests on sterilizers, and ensure timely readiness of case carts for surgical procedures.

The role requires High School Diploma or GED, compliance with infection prevention policies, and willingness to work with on-call shifts. Training in Sterile Process is provided as needed.