Sterile Processing Tech
About The Position
The Central Sterile and Reprocessing Tech (CSR Tech) cleans and reprocesses contaminated instruments and materials from the Main OR, ASF, Labor and Delivery, Cath Lab, Hemodialysis, and Emergency Room. The role includes operating washers and autoclaves, assembling and labeling instrument trays, maintaining quality standards, and circulating case carts based on preference cards received from surgical sites. The CSR Tech also responds to requests for unexpected needs and emergency items 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The position is in the Central Sterile Processing department at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital and offers 40 hours per week. Listed shifts are 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 3:00–11:30 p.m., or 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successful completion of an accredited Central Sterile Reprocessing program or six to twelve months of relevant experience is desired.
- Certification in Sterile Reprocessing is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of an accredited Central Sterile Reprocessing program.
- Six to twelve months of relevant experience.
- Certification in Sterile Reprocessing.
Responsibilities
- Clean contaminated instruments and trays using proper techniques and manufacturers’ recommendations for care and handling.
- Follow proper attire and safety standards, including OSHA guidelines regarding body substance isolation.
- Clean and assemble vendor or specialty instrument sets and maintain relationships with vendors, as applicable.
- Reprocess vendor and specialty instrument sets and trays using advanced techniques.
- Operate complex washers according to quality and safety standards.
- Hand-wash micro instruments and electronic devices when needed.
- Assemble and label instruments for sterilization, distinguishing among instruments and completing sets with minimal errors.
- Assemble instrument sets for services including orthopedic, neuro, cardiothoracic, general surgery, ENT, urology, gynecology, and plastic surgery.
- Autoclave items according to manufacturers’ recommendations.
- Circulate case carts after receiving preference cards from surgical sites.
- Respond to requests for unexpected needs and emergency items 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
