Sterile Processing Technician

spectrumhealth; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement options with match

Job summary

Corewell Health invites qualified Sterile Processing Technicians to join the Butterworth Hospital team in Grand Rapids. You will work in a fast-paced SPD, complete a 90-day orientation with a 0700-1530 first shift, then transition to assigned hours, and support the sterile processing workflow from decontamination to storage.

You will ensure patient safety through proper handling of instrumentation. Site duties include assembling case carts, transporting to the OR, and maintaining precise records

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• CBSPD CSPM or IAHCSMM Registered Central Services Technician; certification within 1 year 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, sterilize, and distribute medical and surgical instrumentation.
• Assemble case carts according to surgery schedules and transport to the OR.
• Maintain processing records and tracking across functions to ensure patient safety.
• Adhere to department standard of work and regulations during orientation.
• Wear surgical attire and follow hospital policies for infection prevention.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Decontamination

Sterilization

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CBSPD CSPM or IAHCSMM Registered Central Services Technician

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

Corewell Health is offering up to $5,000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity!

About the unit

The Sterile Processing Department is a fast -paced work environment. Upon hire Team Members are expected to attend a 90-day orientation. While on orientation techs will attend an SPD 101 class where educators will teach the Sterile Processing Department standard of work and regulations. Techs will also have a preceptor while on orientation. Technicians will assemble case carts according to surgery schedules. This will include sterile instrumentation according to patient procedure. When completed technicians will transport case cart to the OR and place in designated area. Depending on your hire site in Grand Rapids, Sterile Processing Departments can anticipate 40-90 surgical cases. Sites may include small differences but can expect the same job duties with expectations. Team members can also expect to wear surgical attire in the department.

Orientation/Training

New team members are required to complete a Sterile Processing educational training course. The first 7 weeks of this course are mandatory 1st shift 0700-1530 Monday-Friday. Once the course is completed, the team member will transition to their hired shift times for the remainder of orientation.

Scope of work

Sterile Processing professionals are responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing medical and surgical instrumentation. They are among the most vital contributors to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. Work performed in the Sterile Processing department usually follows a processing cycle. Decontam>Inspect>Assembly>Package>Sterilize>Inspect>Store>Inspect >Dispense. After use, items that can be reprocessed are returned to the decontamination area to start the process all over again, it is important to note that at each step in the process, items are inspected to ensure that they are clean, in good repair, assembled, and processed correctly. Sterile Processing Techs are also involved in the record keeping and tracking process across many different functions of their jobs. They must provide properly processed products when they are needed. The patient must be the center of every quality concern.

About Butterworth Hospital

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you'll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention, and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

CBSPD Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) or IAHCSMM Registered Central Services Technician, Certified within 1 year and 6 months Required

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.

• 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 - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Sterile Processing Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

11:00pm to 7:30am

Days Worked

Mon-Fri

Weekend Frequency

Every third weekend

Corewell Health culture & policies

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 ca