Central Processing Tech I

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Central Processing Tech I works in the Central Processing Department at William Beaumont University Hospital, supporting Surgical Services and other departments by ensuring patient-care instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly processed and available. The role is responsible for inspecting, disinfecting, assembling, processing, and distributing items in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards. The technician stores and rotates items and ensures they are correctly labeled.

The technician cleans and inspects soiled instruments using appropriate personal protective equipment, tests equipment with tools such as insulation and leak testers, and assembles instruments according to standards and instructions for use. The position requires careful quality checks, efficient workflow, knowledge of instrument function and specialties, and the ability to handle complex instrumentation, vendor trays, implants, and ambulatory kits. The technician monitors sterilization equipment, submits repair requests when needed, prioritizes work based on surgical schedules and physician needs, responds professionally to requests, and serves as a resource and role model for peers and other health care team members.

The position is based at Royal Oak Hospital and is full-time, with 40 scheduled hours per week. The shift is 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with variable weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an internal or external sterile processing program.
• Obtain either Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Tech (CSPDT) certification through CBSPD or Registered Central Services Technician, Certified (CRCST) certification through 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 using tools such as insulation and leak testers.
• Assemble instruments according to established standards and instructions for use.
• Inspect processed items carefully to strive for zero defects and maintain a low error rate and high productivity.
• Store and rotate instruments and supplies and ensure they are correctly labeled.
• 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.
• Serve as a role model and resource to peers and other health care team members on processing equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Respond professionally to phone requests and departmental issues and handle customer-area requests in a timely, professional manner.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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