Sterile Processing Tech

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sterile Processing Technicians work in a fast-paced department and are responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing, and distributing medical and surgical instrumentation. Instruments are checked throughout the processing cycle to ensure they are clean, in good repair, assembled, and processed correctly. Technicians also maintain records and track items across job functions, providing 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 instrumentation required for each procedure. Completed carts are transported to the operating room and placed in the designated area. Depending on the Grand Rapids hire site, the department may support approximately 40–90 surgical cases. Team members wear surgical attire in the department.

New hires complete a 90-day orientation that includes an SPD 101 class covering departmental standards and regulations, as well as preceptor support. Orientation is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; afterward, team members move to their regular shift.

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, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, store, and distribute medical and surgical instrumentation.
• Inspect items at each stage to verify cleanliness, condition, assembly, and correct processing.
• Assemble case carts according to surgery schedules and the instrumentation needed 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

• 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