Sterile Processing Tech

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sterile Processing Techs clean, decontaminate, sterilize, inspect, assemble, package, store, and distribute medical and surgical instrumentation. Their work follows a processing cycle, with items inspected at each step to ensure they are clean, in good repair, assembled, and processed correctly. Techs also maintain records and track instruments across job functions, ensuring properly processed products are available when needed, with patient safety at the center of quality concerns.

The department is a fast-paced work environment. New team members complete a 90-day orientation that includes an SPD 101 class on department standards and regulations, as well as preceptor support. Technicians assemble case carts according to surgery schedules, include sterile instruments for the relevant procedures, and transport completed carts to designated areas in the OR. Depending on the Grand Rapids hire site, departments may handle 40–90 surgical cases. Team members wear surgical attire in the department.

The first six weeks of the required Sterile Processing educational training course are on first shift, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. After course completion, the team member transitions to their hired shift for the remainder of orientation. The position is based at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, works an evening shift, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with variable weekends.

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, sterilize, inspect, assemble, package, store, and distribute medical and surgical instrumentation.
• Inspect items throughout the processing cycle to confirm they are clean, in good repair, assembled, and correctly processed.
• Assemble case carts according to surgery schedules, including sterile instrumentation for the patient procedure.
• Transport completed case carts to the OR and place them in the designated area.
• Maintain records and track items across different job functions.
• Provide properly processed products when they are needed.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.
• 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 more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, 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