Sterile Processing Technician - Corewell Health

Surgical Solutions, LLC•Grand Rapids, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician supports hospital operating rooms and sterile processing departments by maintaining surgical instruments and equipment and providing responsive service to OR staff and surgeons. The role includes preparing operating rooms, verifying that video and surgical equipment is functional and correctly connected, meeting supply needs during procedures, and collecting and inventorying equipment after procedures for cleaning and sterilization. The technician follows strict decontamination, inspection, assembly, wrapping, and sterilization standards; ensures instruments are accounted for at the end of the shift; manages laparoscopic equipment and coordinates repairs; and keeps surgeon preference cards current. The position requires reliable on-site attendance and availability for 24/7 rotational coverage, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. It also involves working in a fast-paced hospital environment, using company systems and devices, and performing physically demanding tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two to five years of face-to-face customer service experience.
Obtain CRCST certification within 120 days of hire; some accounts may require it upon hire.
Strong communication skills and the ability to anticipate needs and respond quickly and accurately.
Reliable, consistent on-site attendance and availability to work any day Sunday through Saturday, including 24/7 rotational coverage.
Ability to work under high-stress conditions and make critical decisions in emergencies.
Ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues while maintaining professionalism.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced hospital environment involving exposure to bloodborne pathogens, chemical disinfectants, and infectious materials.
Ability to perform tasks involving bending, squatting, kneeling, crawling, and maneuvering heavy equipment.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or carry up to 50 pounds, or more with assistance.
Meet vision and hearing requirements, including color recognition.
Wear required personal protective equipment, such as gloves, gowns, and eye protection.
COVID-19 vaccination is required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) certification.
Certified Surgical Technician certification.
One year of operating room and/or Sterile Processing Department experience.

Responsibilities

Set a high standard of performance for staff and peers.
Understand surgical procedures and anticipate the needs of staff and surgeons.
Confirm video and surgical equipment is fully functional before procedures.
Arrange monitors and equipment according to surgeon preferences.
Verify proper connection and operation of necessary equipment during procedures.
Address supply needs promptly and assist operating room staff as requested.
Collect and inventory instruments and equipment after procedures for cleaning and sterilization.
Perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments according to strict standards.
Ensure no instruments remain at the end of the shift.
Manage laparoscopic equipment, perform routine maintenance, and coordinate repairs.
Keep surgeon preference cards current and accurate.
Provide consistent, high-quality service and foster professional relationships with operating room staff.
Learn and use required technologies and company systems, including ADP, Outlook, Concur, Slack, and SCMP, as needed.
Perform additional duties assigned to support team and hospital operations.
Manage company property responsibly.