Sterile Supply Technician I

MyMichigan Health•Alma, MI

10d

About The Position

The Sterile Supply Technician I inspects, cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes endoscopy supplies and equipment and prepares them for use by hospital staff. The position supports the Sterile Processing Department with decontamination, instrument inspection, packing and preparation, and equipment distribution, helping ensure safe and efficient perioperative activities. The technician maintains endoscopes and related equipment, including leak testing, cleaning, high-level disinfection, documentation, proper storage, and reporting broken scopes. The role also supports supply and linen ordering, monitors stock levels, assists perioperative staff with stocking and cleaning duties, and follows applicable regulations, hospital procedures, and infection prevention practices. The position requires on-call hours and a varied schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the AHA within one month of hire or transfer.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with individuals and groups at all levels.
Follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing requirements.
Complete mandatory annual OSHA training according to the Exposure Control Plan.
Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and participate in further learning opportunities as required.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required.
Ability to move about the facility, with or without an assistive device, and perform the job functions described.
Overall vision and hearing, with or without assistive devices.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods, with possible frequent stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, get along with others, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
Dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling, potentially repeated regularly or frequently.
Ability to meet the heavy physical demand level: occasionally lift or carry 51–100 lbs.; frequently handle 50 lbs. and walk, stand, push, or pull; and constantly handle 20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology.
Minimum of two years of Sterile Processing Department experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of aseptic and sterilization needs for instruments and apply that knowledge to operating room and endoscopy equipment, including decontamination, sterilization, proper storage, and quality assurance testing.
Assist in evaluating equipment and supply needs, monitor PAR levels, rotate stock, and order supplies and linen as needed.
Assist perioperative staff with stocking, disposal of linen and trash in proper receptacles, and cleaning.
Follow local, state, federal, and hospital regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures related to care provided in the medical center.
Assist Sterile Processing Department staff with decontamination, instrument packing and preparation, inspection, equipment distribution, and other assigned duties.
Organize and prioritize surgical and endoscopy case needs and manage routine unit assignments.
Perform leak tests, cleaning, high-level disinfection, and documentation for endoscopies, colonoscopies, and bronchoscopies; report broken scopes and ensure scopes are not stored beyond five days.
Document accurately and report pertinent information, significant changes, or abnormal findings to appropriate team members in a timely manner.
Participate in regulatory surveys and performance improvement activities, and assist with orientation and ongoing competencies.
Deliver specimens to the laboratory promptly.
Use, maintain, and clean sterilizers and autoclaves according to manufacturer recommendations, and complete required documentation.
Apply infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, isolation techniques, cleaning surgical suites between cases, returning soiled case carts, and instrument disinfection.
Take call as required by policy and assist in SPD during operating room or endoscopy downtime.
Check instruments for damage and cleanliness; lubricate, assemble, and disassemble them as indicated; assemble and package trays, assign expiration dates when required, and label items clearly.
Document sterilizer load contents and biological and chemical test results, load sterilizers according to procedures, record cycle information, and use appropriate safety techniques when loading and unloading.
Follow procedures for responding to wet packs, positive biological tests, failed Bowie-Dick tests, and aborted sterilizer cycles.
Clean sterilizer chambers and exterior surfaces, sonic washers at the end of the shift, and carts according to assignment.
Demonstrate professional, courteous conduct and support the MyMichigan Health mission, vision, and values.
Maintain competency in infection prevention and control measures, required testing and training, emergency preparedness, and current specialty standards.