Sterile Processing Tech Apprentice

Corewell Health • St Joseph, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for inspecting, disinfecting, assembling, processing, and distributing patient care instruments, equipment, and supplies in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Association of Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards. The role also serves as a resource to peers and other health care team members on the processing of equipment, instruments, and supplies. Instruments and supplies must be stored, rotated, and correctly labeled.

The position is full-time at Lakeland Hospital St Joseph in the Sterile Processing department. The evening shift is scheduled Monday through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with variable weekends. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, one of the listed sterile processing certifications, and 1½ years of experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One of the following certifications: Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) from CBSPD, or Registered Central Services Technician, Certified (CRCST) from IAHCSMM.
• 1½ years of experience required.
• Proficiency in processing and assembling instruments, including complex trays.
• Use appropriate PPE when cleaning soiled instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean soiled instruments and equipment using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Inspect and test instruments and equipment to ensure they function properly.
• Use insulation testers, leak testers for flexible scopes, and other mechanical or digital validation tools to ensure proper sterilization.
• Serve as a role model and resource to peers and other health care team members regarding the processing of equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Prioritize and process equipment, instruments, supplies, and vendor trays according to medical and surgical floor needs, surgical case loads, and physician requirements.
• Differentiate accurately between instrument functionality and specialty.
• Monitor sterilizers, sonic equipment, utensil washers, and other equipment, and submit repair requisitions as needed.
• Answer, interpret, and fulfill phone requests and other issues according to departmental standards.
• Assemble high-complexity trays, including implant trays, and perform ambulatory clinic tray turnaround.
• Handle customer-area requests efficiently, promptly, and professionally.
• Maintain a low error rate and high productivity rate.
• Store and rotate instruments and supplies and ensure they are correctly labeled.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory offering deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

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