Job Details

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing seeking applicants for multiple openings for Sterile Processing Technician's.  Offering a $5k Sign-On Bonus for Eligible Hires.

TITLE: Sterile Processing Technician (Central Sterile Supply Technicians)

LOCATION: UMH-Sparrow Lansing

SCHEDULE: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (40hrs per week)

General Purpose of Job:  

To provide sterile, properly functioning, properly assembled, properly inspected, supplies and equipment throughout the Healthcare System.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Reprocessing of multiple use items including but not limited to decontamination, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging and sterilization.
• Operation and testing of all equipment in the Sterile Processing Department, including steam and low temp sterilizers.
• Decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments
• Delivery, retrieval, and stocking of sterile instruments, supplies and equipment
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment
• Accurately and consistently documents sterilizer loads, parameters, and biological test results.
• Takes immediate and appropriate action when failures are recognized.
• Performs additional duties as requested by charge person.
• • Flexible and Adaptive to change • Strong communication skills • Ability to deal with high stress associated with high-volume critical care departments • Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job. Preferred • Knowledge of SPM or TDOC computer based inventory systems • Previous experience in Sterile Processing

EDCUATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certification in Sterile Processing through The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA, formerly known as IAHCSMM) - OR - Graduate of an approved Sterile Processing program OR currently enrolled in an approved Sterile Processing program 

WORK EXPERIENCE: 

• Minimum of 1 year of current Sterile Processing Technician experience in a hospital or sugery facility setting.

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.