Certified Sterile Processing Technician-Sterile Processing Department Evening ( M- F ) 40hrs/wk

University of Michigan Health-West•Wyoming, MI

About The Position

Under direct supervision and according to established procedures, policies, and regulations, the Certified Sterile Processing Technician I performs technical work involving decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, sterile storage, and distribution of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. The technician ensures proper monitoring of sterilization equipment and completes tasks across Sterile Processing Department workstations. The role is scheduled for evenings, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, and is on-call. Although weekends are not part of the regular schedule, rotating weekend and holiday call is required, and overtime may occasionally be needed.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Current Sterile Processing Technician certification.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and various web-based programs for data entry.
Ability to read and understand manufacturer instructions for cleaning and sterilizing proprietary instruments and equipment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with a sense of urgency while maintaining accuracy.
Ability to follow established rules, guidelines, and standards of practice.
Occasionally work overtime and take rotating on-call assignments for weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Complete all tasks required at each Sterile Processing Department workstation.
Prioritize workload according to the needs of departments.
Clean and sort soiled instrumentation, drills, scopes, and other medical equipment in the decontamination area according to standards and manufacturer instructions.
Follow Universal/Standard Precautions and the department dress code.
Operate the washer decontaminator, cart washer, ultrasonic cleaner, automated scope reprocessor, sterilizers, and computer.
Apply proper principles and strict techniques for sterilization.
Maintain daily records of Biological Indicator and BOWIE-DICK test results in instrument-tracking software, and read Biological Indicators at the appropriate times.
Assemble and package instrument sets according to count sheets, standards, and manufacturer instructions.
Inspect instruments to ensure they are in good working condition.
Use chemical indicators appropriate to the sterilization method.
Maintain a monthly tray-accuracy error rate below 2.0%.
Communicate missing-instrument information to appropriate Sterile Processing Department and operating-room staff.
Provide an effective report to the employee assuming responsibilities on the next shift.
Review inventory of stock and non-stock supplies and implants, help maintain appropriate par levels, and notify the lead technician or supervisor of low inventory.
Help keep the Sterile Processing Department clean and organized.
Assist with additional duties identified by the Sterile Processing Department Lead Technician, Sterile Processing Department Supervisor, Operating Room Manager, or Surgical Services Director.
Maintain current knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures; pursue self-directed learning and continuing education; and participate in committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.
Perform other duties as assigned.