Sterile Processing Tech II

Trinity Health•Grand Rapids, MI

17h

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Tech II provides the hospital and affiliated facilities with processed materials and equipment by performing established decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization procedures. The role supports an efficient processing workflow through appropriate case cart setup and by anticipating health care provider requests and patient care needs. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, on the night shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification in Central Service Processing is required within 18 months of the date of hire.
One year of general work experience.

Responsibilities

Identify and decontaminate instruments using washer/decontaminator equipment and proper hand-washing techniques.
Assemble instruments correctly and ensure they are clean and functional.
Prepare instruments for sterilization using proper packaging, rigid container systems, and wrapping techniques.
Sterilize instruments by loading carts correctly and operating steam sterilizers and gas plasma sterilizers.
Handle sterilized instruments appropriately for storage and distribution.
Maintain an efficient processing workflow through appropriate case cart setup and anticipation of health care provider requests and patient care needs.
Anticipate and prioritize instrument and supply needs using surgery lists, the Sterile Processing Microsystem (SPM) computer system, and instrument inventory levels.