Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

About the Department

Join the dedicated team at Providence Hospitals, part of the esteemed Henry Ford Health network. Serving communities across Oakland County, our hospitals blend advanced specialty care with strong local connections. As a Certified Sterile Processing Technician, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of sterile processing, supporting our mission to deliver exceptional care in a community-focused environment.

Role Overview

As a Certified Sterile Processing Technician, you'll ensure the quality and safety of surgical instruments and equipment through meticulous inspection, assembly, and sterilization. Your work directly supports surgical teams and patient care by maintaining the integrity of sterile processing protocols, contributing to the overall success of our healthcare operations.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers, and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
• Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets, and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
• Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.

What We Offer

Join a team where your contributions directly impact patient care. Enjoy opportunities for career growth, collaboration with dedicated professionals, and engagement in mission-driven work. Thrive in an environment that values learning and development, empowering you to advance your skills and make a meaningful difference.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job‑specific experience.
• One or more of the following certifications required: Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Additional Information

Full Time - Afternoon Shift - 40 hours/week

*Eligible for sign-on bonus of $7,500