Central Processing Tech

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Central Processing Tech works in the Central Processing Department at William Beaumont University Hospital, supporting Surgical Services and other departments by providing sterile instrumentation for surgical and other procedures. The department processes instrumentation for specialties including Open Heart, Neurosurgery, and robotic procedures. The technician helps ensure that surgical instruments are sterile and in good working order, requiring knowledge of complex instrumentation, industry standards, and evolving surgical instrumentation technology.

The role is responsible for inspecting, disinfecting, assembling, processing, and distributing patient care instruments, equipment, and supplies in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards. The technician also serves as a resource and role model for peers and other members of the health care team, and ensures instruments and supplies are stored, rotated, and correctly labeled.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an internal or external sterile processing program.
• Obtain CSPDT certification from CBSPD or 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 appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Test equipment using tools such as insulation and leak testers.
• Assemble instruments according to established standards and instructions for use.
• 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 members of the health care team.
• 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 surgical specialties.
• Monitor sterilization equipment and submit repair requests as needed.
• Assemble high-complexity trays, including implant and ambulatory kits.
• Handle customer-area requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Store and rotate instruments and supplies and ensure they are correctly labeled.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $3,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts on items and services including restaurants, phone plans, and spas.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED