Sterile Processing Tech
About The Position
Sterile Processing Techs work in a fast-paced department that cleans, decontaminates, sterilizes, inspects, assembles, packages, stores, tracks, and distributes medical and surgical instrumentation. They follow a processing cycle and inspect items throughout to ensure they are clean, in good repair, assembled, and correctly processed. Technicians maintain records and tracking across job functions and provide properly processed products when needed, with patient safety and quality at the center of their work. Technicians assemble case carts according to surgery schedules, including the sterile instruments required for each patient procedure. Once completed, they transport the carts to the operating room and place them in the designated area. Depending on the Grand Rapids hire site, departments may handle approximately 40–90 surgical cases. Team members wear surgical attire in the department. New team members complete a 90-day orientation, including an SPD 101 class and preceptor support. The required Sterile Processing educational training course begins with seven mandatory weeks on first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; afterward, team members transition to their hired shift for the remainder of orientation. This position is full-time, with 40 scheduled hours per week, an evening shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and every third weekend.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CBSPD Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) or IAHCSMM Registered Central Services Technician certification, to be obtained within 1 year and 6 months.
Responsibilities
- Clean, decontaminate, sterilize, and distribute medical and surgical instrumentation.
- Inspect items throughout the processing cycle to ensure they are clean, in good repair, properly assembled, and correctly processed.
- Assemble case carts according to surgery schedules, including sterile instruments appropriate for each patient procedure.
- Transport completed case carts to the operating room and place them in the designated area.
- Perform record keeping and tracking across applicable job functions.
- Provide properly processed products when needed.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
- Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
