Sterile Processing Technician II ( SPT )

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay benefits

Full benefits package

Colleague referral program

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to properly identify, decontaminate, and prepare instruments for sterilization in a busy hospital setting.

You will work with steam and low-temperature sterilizers, maintain GI and endoscopy equipment, and ensure adherence to infection control standards. The role offers full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from a sterile processing program.
• 1 year of experience in Sterile Processing department.
• Certification in Central Sterile Processing through CBSPD or HSPA.

Responsibilities

• Identify and decontaminate instruments using washer/decontaminator equipment and proper hand-washing techniques.
• Assemble instruments correctly, ensuring appropriate cleanliness and function is achieved.
• Prepare instruments for sterilization through proper packaging, rigid container system, and wrapping techniques.
• Sterilize instruments by correctly loading carts and operating sterilizers (Steam Sterilizer and Low Temperature).
• Properly handle sterilized instruments for storage and distribution.
• Maintain efficient flow of processing procedures, through appropriate case cart set-up, anticipation of health care provider requests and patient care needs.
• Maintains the GI unit environment and endoscopic equipment, accessories, and supplies as directed.
• Ensure proper use, function, and safety within infection control guidelines.
• Ensure all endoscopes are cleaned and disinfected according to institutional policy and procedures.
• Ensure endoscopic accessories are cleaned and sterilized after use.
• Ensure that a leakage test is performed following each use of endoscope per manufacturer recommendations.
• Make sure to check angulation of scopes as needed.
• Send out endoscopes in need of repair and communicate that with Manager and Service Line Lead.
• Implements universal precautions.

Skills

Sterile processing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate from a sterile processing program

Certification in Central Sterile Processing (CBSPD or HSPA)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Description:

• 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 Low Temperature).
• 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.
• Maintains the GI unit environment and endoscopic equipment, accessories, and supplies as directed.
• Ensures proper use, function, and safety within infection control guidelines.
• Ensures all endoscopes are cleaned and disinfected according to institutional policy and procedures.
• Ensures endoscopic accessories are cleaned and sterilized after use.
• Ensures that a leakage test is performed following each use of endoscope per manufacturer recommendations.
• Make sure to check angulation of scopes as needed.
• Send out endoscopes in need of repair and communicate that with Manager and Service Line Lead.
• Implements universal precautions.

What the Sterile Processing Technician II ( SPT ) will need:

• Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent
• Graduate from a sterile processing program
• 1 year of experience in Sterile Processing department
• Certification in Central Sterile Processing through CBSPD or HSPA

Total Rewards 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

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.