Surgical Reprocessing Tech (Certified)- Full Time-Rotating Shifts

Davita Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Detroit is seeking a Central Sterile Technician responsible for cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments to ensure operability across various departments. The ideal candidate will possess interpersonal skills, a high school diploma, and the necessary certification for this critical healthcare role.

Qualifications

• High School graduate, completion of medical terminology course preferred.
• Interpersonal and computer skills necessary for hospital communication.
• Central Service Certification required, BCLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, inspects, assembles, and sterilizes surgical products.
• Documents all sterilization processes and manages supply levels.
• Coordinates preparation of case carts for surgical procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Completion of medical terminology course

Tools

Central Service Certification

BCLS

Job description

HENRY FORD HOSPITAL

For more than 100 years, Henry Ford Hospital has been a leader in advancing medicine and delivering the most innovative treatments. This 877-bed academic hospital is recognized for clinical excellence, is staffed by the Henry Ford Medical Group and is recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center and a Magnet facility. "Destination Grand," a $2.2 billion development underway, includes a vastly expanded Henry Ford Hospital, with a new hospital facility and patient tower to open in 2029.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the Coordinator/Manager/Director cleans, inspects, assembles, packages disinfects/sterilizes all surgical products used to support physicians and surgical team in the inpatient, outpatient departments, Operating room, Emergency Room, Delivery Room and satellites. Documents and monitors all sterilization processes in assigned areas including but not limited to: steam, ETOH, Sterrad and high level disinfectants. Ensures all monitoring methods are compliant with the standards. Supplies the needs of various departments requiring the services of the department by properly meeting and anticipating the instrumentation needs for pending cases for assembly of procedure specific case carts needs. Receives, unpacks, shelves supplies and stock while maintaining appropriate par levels with rotation sterile supply management principles. Works with the surgical specialty teams to ensure that the supplies for each patient are available when needed. Pro active coordination of preparing the case cart according to the surgeon's preference card for the supplies, equipment, instruments and implants needed for each patient.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School graduate or equivalent.


• Completion of medical terminology course is preferred. Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients and hospital personnel.


• Computer skills.


• Completion of the 120 day orientation:
  
  
  
  • Successfully completes department and hospital orientation process
  
  
  • Competence maintained during evaluation year to include department standards, objectives, in service and continuing education.
  
  
  
  

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Central Service Certification.


• BCLS preferred.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus


• Department: Central Processing Department


• Shift: Rotating


• Union Code: Not Applicable