Sterile Processing Tech

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Sterile Processing Technicians clean, decontaminate, sterilize, inspect, assemble, package, store, track, and distribute medical and surgical instrumentation to support safe, high-quality patient care. They follow the processing cycle and inspect items at each stage to ensure they are clean, in good repair, assembled, and processed correctly. They maintain records and tracking information and ensure properly processed products are available when needed.

The department is fast-paced. Technicians assemble case carts according to surgery schedules, including the sterile instruments needed for each procedure, then transport completed carts to the operating room and place them in the designated area. Depending on the Grand Rapids work site, departments may handle approximately 40–90 surgical cases. Team members wear surgical attire.

New team members complete a 90-day orientation, including an SPD 101 class on department standards and regulations and support from a preceptor. They must also complete a Sterile Processing educational training course. The first six weeks of the course are on first shift, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; after that, the team member transitions to their hired shift for the remainder of orientation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CBSPD Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) or IAHCSMM Registered Central Services Technician certification within 1 year and 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, sterilize, inspect, assemble, package, store, and distribute medical and surgical instrumentation.
• Inspect items at each stage of the processing cycle to verify cleanliness, condition, assembly, and correct processing.
• Assemble case carts according to surgery schedules, including instruments required for each patient procedure.
• Transport completed case carts to the operating room and place them in the designated area.
• Maintain records and tracking information across job functions.
• Provide properly processed products when needed.

Benefits

• Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, 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