Sterile Processing Tech

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Sterile Processing Techs clean, decontaminate, sterilize, inspect, assemble, package, store, and distribute medical and surgical instruments to support safe, high-quality patient care. They follow the department’s processing cycle and inspect items at each step to confirm they are clean, in good repair, correctly assembled, and properly processed. The role also includes record keeping and tracking across job functions and ensuring properly processed products are available when needed.

Technicians assemble case carts with sterile instruments according to surgery schedules and patient procedures, then transport completed carts to the operating room and place them in the designated area. The department is fast-paced and, depending on the Grand Rapids hire site, may support 40–90 surgical cases. Team members wear surgical attire in the department.

New team members attend a 90-day orientation, including an SPD 101 class on departmental standards and regulations and guidance from a preceptor. A Sterile Processing educational training course is required. Its first seven weeks are mandatory first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; after the course, the team member transitions to the hired shift for the remainder of orientation.

This full-time position is based at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, with every third weekend, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and 40 scheduled hours per week. Corewell Health offers up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus for this opportunity.

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 is required.
• Complete the required Sterile Processing educational training course; the first seven weeks are mandatory first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• Attend a 90-day orientation, including SPD 101 and work with a preceptor.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, sterilize, inspect, assemble, package, store, and distribute medical and surgical instrumentation.
• Inspect items throughout the processing cycle to ensure they are clean, in good repair, assembled, and processed correctly.
• Assemble case carts according to surgery schedules, including sterile instruments appropriate to the patient procedure.
• Transport completed case carts to the operating room and place them in the designated area.
• Maintain records and track items across job functions.
• Provide properly processed products when needed.
• Keep the patient at the center of quality concerns.

Benefits

• Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED