Sterile Processing Tech

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Sterile Processing Techs clean, decontaminate, sterilize, inspect, assemble, package, store, and distribute medical and surgical instrumentation to support safe, high-quality patient care. The work follows a processing cycle, and instruments are inspected at each step to ensure they are clean, in good repair, assembled, and processed correctly. Technicians also maintain records and track items across job functions, ensuring properly processed products are available when needed.

Technicians assemble case carts according to surgery schedules, including the sterile instruments required for each procedure. Once assembled, they transport the carts to the operating room and place them in the designated area. Depending on the Grand Rapids hire site, the department may handle 40–90 surgical cases. Sites may differ in some details but share the same job duties and expectations. Team members wear surgical attire in the department.

New team members complete a 90-day orientation, including an SPD 101 class on department standards and regulations and training with a preceptor. They must also complete a Sterile Processing educational training course. Its first seven weeks are mandatory first shift, Monday–Friday, 0700–1530; after the course, team members transition 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 throughout the processing cycle to ensure they are clean, in good repair, assembled, and processed correctly.
• Assemble case carts according to surgery schedules and the instruments required for each patient procedure.
• Transport completed case carts to the operating room and place them in the designated area.
• Maintain records and track instruments and products across job functions.
• Provide properly processed products when they are needed.

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 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