Sterile Processing Technician II

Trinityhealth; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits available day one

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

Trinity Health in Grand Rapids seeks a Sterile Processing Tech II to support hospital and affiliated facilities. You will decontaminate, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments, ensuring readiness for patient care and seamless workflow.

The role requires attention to detail, adherence to procedures, and collaboration with health care teams to maintain instrument sterility and turnover efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification in Central Service Processing within 18 months of hire.
• One year of general work experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify and decontaminate instruments using washer/decontaminator equipment.
• Assemble instruments ensuring cleanliness and functional integrity.
• Prepare instruments for sterilization with proper packaging and wrapping techniques.
• Sterilize instruments using steam or gas plasma sterilizers.
• Store and distribute sterilized instruments efficiently.
• Maintain case cart setup and anticipate supply needs for procedures.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization

Instruments handling

Education

High school diploma

Central Service certification

Tools

Washer/Decontaminator

Steam Sterilizer

Gas Plasma Sterilizer

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Evening Shift

Description: Hours | Schedule: 40 Hours per week, Afternoon shift

Highlights and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective Day 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 for decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization. Maintains efficient flow of processing procedures, through appropriate case set-up, anticipation of health care provider requests and patient care needs.

What the Sterile Processing Tech II will do:

• Properly identifies and decontaminates instruments through use of washer/decontaminator equipment and proper hand-washing techniques.
• Assembles instruments correctly, ensuring appropriate cleanliness and function is achieved.
• Prepares instruments for sterilization through proper packaging, rigid container system, 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, through appropriate case cart 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 Processing required within 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.