Sterile ProcessingTechnician

MI_SJMHS Trinity Health - Michigan; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Livonia Hospital in Livonia, MI is seeking a Central Sterile Reprocessing Technician. This part-time role supports the sterile supply chain by decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing instruments and equipment for scheduled procedures.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and is familiar with sterile processing standards. Certification is preferred and experience in an OR setting is a plus, with weekend evening shifts required.

Qualifications

• - High school diploma or equivalent required.
• - Sterile Processing Technician certification preferred.
• - Two years of Central Sterile Processing or Operating Room experience preferred.
• - Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterilization methods, decontamination procedures, and aseptic techniques.
• - Basic computer skills and ability to work with electronic tracking and hospital information systems.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment with accurate documentation and quality control records.
• Build and prepare case carts based on surgical schedules and physician preference cards.
• Inspect instrumentation for cleanliness, functionality, and damage, coordinating repairs as needed.
• Manage instrument tracking systems and maintain inventory levels.
• Collaborate with Operating Room staff to ensure instruments and supplies are available for procedures.
• Transport sterile supplies and equipment, supporting emergency readiness.
• Adhere to AORN, Joint Commission, OSHA, and AAMI standards and Trinity Health policies.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument sterilization

Documentation/computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing Technician certification (preferred)

Tools

Electronic tracking systems

Hospital information systems

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Weekend Shift Description: Sterile Processing Tech, Part Time, .5 FTE, Saturday and Sunday Evening Shift 1pm to 11:30pm Central Sterile Reprocessing Technician Trinity Health Livonia Hospital | Livonia, MI Part-Time, .5 FTE Saturday and Sunday Evening Shift Trinity Health Livonia Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented Central Sterile Reprocessing Technician to support safe, high-quality patient care by ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly decontaminated, assembled, sterilized, and distributed throughout the hospital. This role is critical to maintaining surgical readiness and supporting successful patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment according to industry and regulatory standards.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment while maintaining accurate documentation and quality control records.
• Build and prepare case carts based on surgical schedules and physician preference cards.
• Inspect instrumentation for cleanliness, functionality, and damage, coordinating repairs when necessary.
• Manage instrument tracking systems and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Collaborate closely with Operating Room staff to ensure instruments and supplies are available for scheduled procedures.
• Transport sterile supplies and equipment throughout the hospital and support emergency equipment readiness.
• Adhere to AORN, Joint Commission, OSHA, and AAMI standards, as well as Trinity Health policies and infection prevention practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Sterile Processing Technician certification preferred.
• Two years of Central Sterile Processing or Operating Room experience preferred.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterilization methods, decontamination procedures, and aseptic techniques.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to work with electronic tracking and hospital information systems.

Why Join Trinity Health Livonia?

At Trinity Health Livonia Hospital, you'll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to excellence in patient care. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise directly supports surgical services, patient safety, and positive clinical outcomes.

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.