Sterile Processing Tech

Trinity Health•Chelsea, MI

12d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

The CSR Central Sterile and Reprocessing Specialist is responsible for cleaning all contaminated instruments and materials from Main OR, ASF, Labor and Delivery, Cath Lab, Hemodialysis and Emergency Room. This includes loading and operating the washers, assembling instrument trays and operating autoclaves, while maintaining quality standards. The CSR circulates case carts after receiving preference cards from surgical sites. The CSR also responds to requests for unexpected needs and emergency items 24 hrs a day 7 days a week. About Chelsea Hospital Chelsea Hospital is a 103-bed, not-for-profit hospital established in 1970 leading the way in patient safety in satisfaction. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, Chelsea Hospital is a joint venture between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health. These two award-winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea, while sharing resources, best practices and more to drive innovation and a higher level of care. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Requires minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
Successful completion of an accredited Central Sterile Reprocessing program or six to twelve months of relevant experience desired.
Certification in Sterile Reprocessing preferred.

Responsibilities

Cleans contaminated instruments and trays using proper cleaning techniques that include knowledge of manufactures recommendations for care and handling.
Uses proper attire and safety standards.
Understands OSHA guidelines regarding body substance isolation.
May clean and assemble vendor instrument sets/specialty instrument sets and maintain relationships with vendors .
Reprocesses vendor/specialty instrument sets and trays using advanced techniques.
Operates complex washers utilizing proper quality and safety standards.
Understands need for hand washing of micro instruments and electronic devices.
Assembles and labels instruments for sterilization.
Understands the differences between instruments and completes sets with minimal errors.
Able to assemble sets from multiple services such as orthopedic, neuro, cardiothoracic, general surgery, ENT, urology, gyn, and plastic surgery.
Autoclaves items based on manufacture recommendations