Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Henry Ford Health•Grand Blanc, MI

13d

About The Position

Coordinates surgical instruments and supplies for surgery and serves as a contact person for Operating Room personnel who need instruments and supplies. Develops strong knowledge of a core specialty, with secondary experience in other cores. Acts as a departmental resource and coordinates trials, purchases, and the building of new or revised instrument sets; is responsible for consignment and loaner tray builds. Performs Central Processing Department technician duties, including washing, assembling and reassembling, and wrapping and rewrapping instruments, equipment, and supplies for sterilization; operating sterilizing equipment; dispensing supplies and equipment; maintaining inventories; confirming that patient charges and credits are processed correctly; and entering basic computer data to send messages and work orders. Prioritizes workflow and responds to routine and emergency user requests. Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe facility and performs other related duties as requested by authorized personnel. This part-time position is scheduled for 20 hours per week on the midnight shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from IAHCSMM, or as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) from CBSPD in lieu of CRCST.
High school diploma or equivalent.
In-depth knowledge and experience of surgical instrumentation, including the ability to identify many types of instruments and assemble instrument sets proficiently, accurately, and quickly.
Sufficient English proficiency to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to write legibly and spell accurately.
Discretion when handling confidential information, along with the communication skills, initiative, tact, diplomacy, and dependability needed to perform the position's duties.
Ability to function in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
Physical and mental capability to perform all duties of the position.
Clean appearance.

Nice To Haves

Certificate earned through successful completion of a sterile processing program at an accredited institution.
Two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate surgical instruments and supplies for surgery.
Serve as a contact person for Operating Room personnel who need instruments and supplies.
Develop strong knowledge of a core specialty and secondary experience in other cores.
Act as a departmental resource and coordinate trials, purchases, and the building of new or revised instrument sets.
Build consignment and loaner trays.
Wash, assemble and reassemble, and wrap and rewrap instruments, equipment, and supplies for sterilization.
Operate sterilizing equipment.
Dispense supplies and equipment upon request.
Maintain inventories.
Confirm patient charges and credits are processed correctly.
Enter basic computer data to send messages and work orders.
Prioritize workflow and respond to routine and emergency user requests.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe facility.
Perform other related duties as requested by authorized personnel.