Central Processing Tech

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health is hiring a Central Processing Tech for Sterile Processing at Royal Oak Hospital. The department supports Surgical Services and other departments by providing sterile instruments for surgical and other procedures. Technicians handle instruments used in specialties including open-heart surgery, neurosurgery, and robotic procedures, helping ensure that instruments are sterile and in good working order for patient care.

The role is responsible for 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 role model and resource to peers and other health care team members, and stores, rotates, and correctly labels instruments and supplies.

This is a full-time evening position at Royal Oak Hospital, scheduled for 40 hours per week from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with every third weekend. Corewell Health offers up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus for this opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility based on employment type and status.

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 through CBSPD or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification through IAHCSMM within one year.

Responsibilities

• Clean and inspect soiled instruments while using appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Inspect, disinfect, assemble, process, and distribute instruments, equipment, and supplies according to established procedures and AAMI standards.
• Test equipment using tools such as insulation and leak testers.
• Assemble instruments according to established standards and instructions for use (IFUs).
• 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, including high-complexity trays such as implants and ambulatory kits.
• Differentiate instrument functionality and surgical specialties.
• Monitor sterilization equipment and submit repair requests when needed.
• Serve as a role model and resource for peers and other members of the health care team regarding equipment, instrument, and supply processing.
• Respond professionally to phone requests and departmental issues.
• Handle customer-area requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain thorough inspections, low error rates, and high productivity.

Benefits

• Up to $3,000 sign-on bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers 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 matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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