Central Processing Tech I

Sterile Processing TechnicianPart time days, 6am - 2:30pm, variable weekends.Corewell Health is offering up to $1500 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity for new hires!About the unitThis unit is a level 2 trauma center with 20 operating rooms in our Area D tower and 6 procedure rooms in our Area A suite. Approximately 45% of our cases are comprised of total joints and ortho cases. The remaining 55% of cases are comprised of General, Colon/Rectal, Urology, Bariatric, Plastic, Spine, Vascular and ENT surgeries. Troy Central Processing is a direct supporting unit for surgery. Daily, CPD produces anywhere from 450-750 instrument trays, we service the operating rooms and all the supporting ancillary units within the hospital that require the use of sterile equipment. We have two types of sterilization processes on site, high temperature steam and low temperature hydrogen peroxide and utilize state of the art equipment to ensure that our patients are provided clean, sterile instrumentation for each surgical procedure in house. Central processing is a team environment, as technicians, coordinators and central processing support staff work together to ensure that our patients, OR team and the surgeons have everything they need to have a successful surgery.About Troy HospitalRecognized by the US News & World Report as one of the best in the nation for orthopedics and urological services. It has also been ranked #3 on the World's Best Hospitals list by Newsweek. This state-of-the-art center provides advanced specialty and routine care with an emphasis on patient satisfaction and a focus on medical advancement.Scope of workResponsible for inspecting, disinfecting, assembling, processing and distributing patient care instruments, equipment and supplies in accordance with established policies, procedures and Association of Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards. Acts as a role model and resource to peers and other members of the health care team related to processing of equipment, instruments, and supplies. Stores, rotates and ensures all instruments and supplies are correctly labeled.Instrument Processing & SterilizationCleans and inspects soiled instruments using proper PPE.Tests equipment with tools like insulation and leak testers to ensure sterilization.Assembles instruments per established standards and IFUs.Quality & AccuracyStrives for zero defects through thorough inspections.Maintains a low error rate and high productivity.Team Support & CommunicationServes as a role model and resource for peers.Responds to phone requests and departmental issues professionally.Workflow & PrioritizationPrioritizes processing based on surgical schedules and physician needs.Handles vendor trays and complex instrumentation efficiently.Technical ProficiencyDifferentiates instrument functionality and specialties.Monitors sterilization equipment and submits repair requests as needed.Expertly assembles high-complexity trays like implants and ambulatory kits.Customer ServiceEnsures timely, professional handling of all customer area requests.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent RequiredSuccessful completion of sterile processing program (internal or external) RequiredCertified Sterile Processing Distribution Tech (CSPDT) – CBSPD - Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution within 1 year Required OrRegistered Central Services Technician, Certified, IAHCSMM - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material ManagementPrimary LocationSITE - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Rd - TroyDepartment NameSterile Processing - Troy HospEmployment TypePart timeShiftDay (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours20Hours of Work6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Days WorkedVariesWeekend FrequencyVariable weekendsCURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. 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