Sterile Processing Technician Non Certified

McLaren Health Care; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Port Huron, Michigan is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments. The role includes monitoring sterilization processes, maintaining inventory, and adhering to quality control standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, completion of a sterile processing course, and certification within one year. Candidates with prior experience in sterile processing are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved sterile processing course.
• Certification required within one year from hire.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments and medical supplies.
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solutions.
• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments and trays.
• Re-stocks labs and maintains inventory.
• Performs environmental maintenance duties.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Inventory management

Equipment operation

Quality assurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an approved sterile processing course

Certification within one year

Job description

Dept: Sterile Processing

Hours per pay period: 0

Schedule: Varied

Position Summary

Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packing, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and equipment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies, equipment, assemblies, wraps, and sterilization trays while following proper standards.
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solutions to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination.
• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers promptly.
• Re-stocks labs and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments, trays, scrap charts, and facility medical equipment.
• Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, operating rooms, and equipment storage areas.
• Verifies equipment functions, requirements for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment.
• Assists with maintaining departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and infection control standards.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved sterile processing course.
• Certification required within one year from hire as certified by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) as a technician.

Preferred

• Prior experience in sterile processing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates expertise in sterile service operations, including the ability to operate all processing equipment, perform required sterilization verification tests, and maintain accurate records.
• Demonstrates understanding and practice of aseptic technique, decontamination, processing and sterilization techniques, inventory and distribution, infection control, and quality assurance as it relates to sterile processing services.

Physical Requirements

Additional Requirements Detail Available Upon Request.

Sedentary Work

Lifting 10 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying such as dockets, ledgers, and small tools. The job is sedentary, but a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work

Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be negligible, the role requires walking or standing significantly or involves sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling arm or leg control.

Medium Work

Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 25 pounds or more.

Heavy Work

Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Very Heavy Work

Lifting objects in excess of 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26003290
• Daily Work Times: Varied
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes