Sterile Processing Technician- Full Time- Afternoons ( 3p-11:30p)

General Summary

Inspects, assembles and evaluates all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality, determines need for repair/replacement, validates completeness of set, and facilitates effective sterilization.

Responsibilities

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

Education/Experience Required

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• Completion of a Sterile Processing program

Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals
Department: HFPNH Central Supply
Shift: Evening Job
Union Code: Not Applicable