East Ann Arbor Surgery Center - OR Instrument Processor I

Job Summary

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Why join the Instrument Processing Team?

At Michigan Medicine, the Instrument Processors play a vital role while working within industry standards (UMHS/AORN/AAMI) to reliably decontaminate, prepare and provide sterile instruments and medical devices. You will join a creative multidisciplinary team that will assist various departments with their instrumental needs. We work with our Instrument Processors to become certified so they can recognize appropriate procedures for handling surgical instruments to ensure the safety of themselves and the patient. Working with Michigan Medicine will provide you with a growing opportunity to advance your career. We would love for you to become part of the team that uses world-class technology to keep our patients safe.

Perks and Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings
• Generous PTO program
• Tuition Support Program
• Precepting and mentorship opportunities

Responsibilities

Performing daily infection, prevention and control protocols to properly handle all instruments.
Maintaining adequate supply of instruments and disposable items to meet the facility's needs will be part of your routine.
Providing proper transportation of the instruments to the processing center as well as assembling and packaging instrument sets.
Possess the opportunity to operate state-of-the-art equipment to complete effective high and low sterilizations.
Working individually and collaboratively on the quality assurance to maintain a high importance on the team's safety.
Functioning as a patient's advocate while being responsible for providing optimal instrument and equipment processing.

Required Qualifications

• Instrument Processor I: HS Diploma or GED, Graduate of Instrument Processor Program, including completed externship, Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, in addition to being able to take direction.
• Instrument Processor II: Certification (CFER, CSPDT), Minimum 1.5 yrs' CSS experience, Demonstrated competency with 80% of trays within assigned areas

Duties

• Decontamination instruments and other items & equipment following industry standards (UMHS/AAMI/AORN)
• Assemble, packages, and prepares instruments/instrument sets and other re-useable items
• Performing sterilization tasks including:
• Competently operates department equipment according to safe practices.
• Follows policies for sterilization testing and monitoring. Accurately documents indicators such as BI reports, challenges tests, etc.
• Bring[s] to the attention of management any and all matters regarding / questioning processing sterilization.
• Handling and distributing processed items according to practices for site (e.g. case carts)
• Other duties as assigned
• Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork
• Must travel, ability to work across ACS sites
• Flexible schedule

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.

Work Schedule

This facility is open 24 hours, the location for this position will be at the East Ann Arbor Surgery Center. The shift will be 10pm-6:30am, Monday-Friday. This position will be a pay grade 6/7 for the Central Sterile Processing Department (CSPD).

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of five calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the sixth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.