Sterile Processing Tech

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Tech works in a fast-paced Sterile Processing Department and is responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, inspecting, storing, and distributing medical and surgical instrumentation. The work follows a processing cycle: decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and dispensing. Items are inspected throughout the process to ensure they are clean, in good repair, assembled, and processed correctly. Technicians also maintain records and tracking across job functions and provide properly processed products when needed, keeping patient safety at the center of quality concerns.

Technicians assemble case carts for scheduled surgeries, including the sterile instrumentation required for each patient procedure, then transport completed carts to the OR 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 covering departmental standards of work and regulations, and work with a preceptor. A Sterile Processing educational training course is required. Its first seven weeks are mandatory first shift, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; after the course, the team member transitions 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 is required.
• Complete the required Sterile Processing educational training course.
• Attend the first seven weeks of the educational course on first shift, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Complete a 90-day orientation, including SPD 101 and work with a preceptor.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, sterilize, inspect, store, and distribute medical and surgical instrumentation.
• Inspect items at each processing stage to ensure they are clean, in good repair, assembled, and processed correctly.
• Assemble case carts according to surgery schedules, including the sterile instrumentation needed for patient procedures.
• Transport completed case carts to the OR and place them in the designated area.
• Maintain records and track items across job functions.
• Provide properly processed products when they are needed.
• Keep patient safety at the center of quality concerns.

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 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