Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing TechnicianCorewell Health is offering up to $5,000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity!About the unitThe Sterile Processing Department is a fast-paced work environment. Upon hire Team Members are expected to attend a 90-day orientation. While on orientation techs will attend an SPD 101 class where educators will teach the Sterile Processing Department standard of work and regulations. Techs will also have a preceptor while on orientation. Technicians will assemble case carts according to surgery schedules. This will include sterile instrumentation according to patient procedure. When completed technicians will transport case cart to the OR and place in designated area. Depending on your hire site in Grand Rapids, Sterile Processing Departments can anticipate 40-90 surgical cases. Sites may include small differences but can expect the same job duties with expectations. Team members can also expect to wear surgical attire in the department.Orientation/TrainingNew team members are required to complete a Sterile Processing educational training course. The first 7 weeks of this course are mandatory 1st shift 0700-1530 Monday-Friday. Once the course is completed, the team member will transition to their hired shift times for the remainder of orientation.Scope of workSterile Processing professionals are responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing medical and surgical instrumentation. They are among the most vital contributors to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. Work performed in the Sterile Processing department usually follows a processing cycle. Decontam> Inspect> Assembly> Package> Sterilize> Inspect> Store> Inspect > Dispense. After use, items that can be reprocessed are returned to the decontamination area to start the process all over again, it is important to note that at each step in the process, items are inspected to ensure that they are clean, in good repair, assembled, and processed correctly. Sterile Processing Techs are also involved in the record keeping and tracking process across many different functions of their jobs. They must provide properly processed products when they are needed. The patient must be the center of every quality concern.About Butterworth HospitalRight in the heart of Grand Rapids, you'll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention, and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or Equivalent RequiredCBSPD Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) or IAHCSMM Registered Central Services Technician, Certified within 1 year and 6 months RequiredHow Corewell Health cares for youComprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.On-demand pay program powered by PayactivDiscounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insuranceTraditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savingsEligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and statusPrimary LocationSITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand RapidsDepartment NameSterile Processing Butterworth - Grand Rapids HospEmployment TypeFull timeShiftNight (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours40Hours of Work11:00pm to 7:30amDays WorkedMon-FriWeekend FrequencyEvery third weekend