Sterile Processing Technician II

Socket.dev; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Retirement match

Referral program

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II for its Grand Rapids, MI facility. The role focuses on decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments to ensure a seamless hospital supply chain and patient care.

Typical responsibilities include instrument decontamination, assembly for sterilization, and rigorous handling of sterilized items for storage and distribution. Evening shift, full-time with full benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Central Service Processing required within eighteen (18) months of date of hire.
• One year of general work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides hospital and affiliated facilities with processed materials and equipment by executing established procedures for decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization.
• Maintains efficient flow of processing procedures, through appropriate case cart setup, anticipation of health care provider requests and patient care needs.
• Identifies and decontaminates instruments using washer/decontaminator equipment and proper hand-washing techniques.
• Assembles instruments ensuring cleanliness and functionality.
• Prepares instruments for sterilization through proper packaging and wrapping.
• Sterilizes instruments by loading carts and operating steam sterilizers and gas plasma equipment.
• Handles sterilized instruments for storage and distribution.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in Central Service Processing within eighteen (18) months of date of hire

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Hours | Schedule:

• 40 Hours per week

• Afternoon shift

Highlights and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation,DAILYPAY

• BenefitseffectiveDay One! No waiting periods.

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions

• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes

• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country

• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose:

Provides hospital and affiliated facilities with processed materials and equipment by executing established procedures fordecontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization. Maintains efficient flow of processing procedures, throughappropriate caseset-up, anticipation of health care providerrequestsand patient care needs.

What the Sterile Processing Tech II will do:

• Properlyidentifiesanddecontaminatesinstruments through use of washer/decontaminator equipment and proper hand-washing techniques.

• Assembles instruments correctly, ensuringappropriate cleanlinessand function is achieved.

• Prepares instruments for sterilization through proper packaging, rigid containersystem, and wrapping techniques.

• Sterilizes instruments by correctly loading carts and operating sterilizers (Steam Sterilizer and Gas Plasma).

• Properly handles sterilized instruments for storage and distribution.

• Maintains efficient flow of processing procedures, throughappropriate casecart set-up, anticipation of health care provider requests and patient care needs.

• Anticipates and prioritizes instrument and supply needs using surgery lists, Sterile Processing Microsystem (SPM) computer system and inventory levels of instruments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Certification in Central Service Processingrequiredwithin eighteen (18) months of date of hire.

• One year of general work experience.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.