Central Processing Tech I South Tower

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 preparing sterile instruments for surgical and other procedures. The department processes instruments for specialties including open heart, neurosurgery, and robotic procedures. The technician helps ensure instruments are sterile, functional, and ready for patient care, while maintaining knowledge of complex instrumentation, industry standards, and evolving surgical technology.

The role involves inspecting, disinfecting, assembling, processing, and distributing patient-care instruments, equipment, and supplies according to established policies, procedures, and Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards. The technician also serves as a resource to peers and other healthcare team members, and ensures instruments and supplies are stored, rotated, and labeled correctly.

This full-time position is based at Royal Oak Hospital in the Sterile Processing South Tower department. The schedule is overnight, 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, with variable weekends. The position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000.

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 Certified Registered Central Service Technician (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 using appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Test equipment with tools such as insulation and leak testers.
• Assemble instruments according to established standards and instructions for use.
• Inspect instruments thoroughly to support zero-defect quality and maintain a low error rate and high productivity.
• Store and rotate instruments and supplies, and ensure they are correctly labeled.
• Serve as a role model and resource to peers and other healthcare team members on equipment, instrument, and supply processing.
• Respond professionally to phone requests and departmental issues.
• Prioritize processing based on surgical schedules and physician needs.
• Process vendor trays and complex instrumentation efficiently.
• Differentiate instrument functions and specialties.
• Monitor sterilization equipment and submit repair requests as needed.
• Assemble high-complexity trays, including implants and ambulatory kits.
• Handle customer-area requests promptly and professionally.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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