Central Processing Tech I

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health is hiring a Central Processing Tech I for the Sterile Processing Department at Royal Oak Hospital. The department supports Surgical Services and other departments by providing sterile instrumentation for surgical and other procedures. The technician is responsible for inspecting, disinfecting, assembling, processing, and distributing patient care instruments, equipment, and supplies according to established policies, procedures, and AAMI standards. The role supports patient care by ensuring instrumentation is sterile and in good working order, and requires familiarity with complex instruments and evolving surgical technology. The technician also acts as a role model and resource to peers and other members of the health care team, and stores, rotates, and correctly labels instruments and supplies.

The position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week on the evening shift, from 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with variable weekends. The primary location is Royal Oak Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. Corewell Health offers up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus for this opportunity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an internal or external sterile processing program.
• Obtain either Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification from CBSPD or Registered Central Services Technician, Certified (CRCST) certification from IAHCSMM within one year.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, disinfect, assemble, process, and distribute patient care instruments, equipment, and supplies according to established policies, procedures, and AAMI standards.
• Clean and inspect soiled instruments while using proper personal protective equipment.
• Test equipment with tools such as insulation and leak testers.
• Assemble instruments according to established standards and instructions for use (IFUs).
• Inspect work thoroughly to strive for zero defects and maintain a low error rate and high productivity.
• Serve as a role model and resource for peers and other health care team members on equipment, instrument, and supply processing.
• Respond professionally to phone requests and departmental issues.
• Prioritize processing according to surgical schedules and physician needs.
• Process vendor trays and complex instrumentation efficiently.
• Differentiate instrument functionality and specialties, and assemble high-complexity trays such as implants and ambulatory kits.
• Monitor sterilization equipment and submit repair requests as needed.
• Handle customer area requests professionally and in a timely manner.
• Store and rotate instruments and supplies and ensure they are correctly labeled.

Benefits

• Up to $3,000 sign-on bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED