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Corewell Health Corporate
Central Processing Tech
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What they do
A Sterile Processing Technician sterilizes, cleans, and prepares medical equipment for use. May also help install and repair large equipment. Works in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$42,448 / year median in Michigan
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Responsible 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. Essential Functions Cleans soiled instruments and equipment utilizing the appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE). Inspects and tests instruments and equipment to ensure proper functioning. Utilizes the insulation tester, leak tester (flex scopes) and other mechanical/digital validation tools to ensures that proper sterilization occurs. Properly assembles instrumentation according to standards. Strives for zero defects by performing inspections as required. 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. Ensures proper processing of equipment, instruments and supplies, including any vendor trays by prioritizing the work load to correspond with medical/surgical floor needs, surgical case loads and physician requirements. Accurately differentiates between instruments functionality and its specialty. Monitors performance of sterilizers, sonic, utensil washers and other equipment and fills out repair requisitions as necessary. Chooses appropriate packaging and sterilization method according to IFU. Answer, interpret and fill phone requests and other issues according to departmental standards. Demonstrates proficiency in assembling highest complexity trays such as implant trays and ambulatory clinic tray turn-around process. Ensures all customer area requests are handled in an efficient, timely, and professional manner. Low error rate and high productivity rate. Qualifications Required High School Diploma or equivalent Required Successful completion of sterile processing program (internal or external). CRT-Sterile Processing Distribution Tech (CSPDT)
- CBSPD Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution 1 Year required Or CRT-Registered Central Services Technician, Certified (CRCST)
- IAHCSMM International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management 1 Year required Or CRT-Registered Central Services Technician, Certified (CRCST)
- HSPA Healthcare Sterile Processing Association 1 Year required Physical Demands Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 35 lbs Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
Sitting:
Seldom Standing:
Frequently Walking:
Frequently Forward BendStanding:
Occasionally Forward BendSitting:
Seldom Trunk RotationStanding:
Occasionally Trunk Rotation
Sitting:
Seldom Squat:
Seldom Stair Climbing:
Seldom Crawling /Kneeling:
Seldom ReachAbove Shoulder:
Occasionally Reach- at
Shoulder or Below:
Occasionally Handling:
Occasionally Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs:Occasionally Finger/Hand Dexterity:
Frequently Visual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom Color Vision (Ishihara) Test [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE- Royal Oak Hospital
- 3601 W 13 Mile Rd
- Royal Oak Department Name Sterile Processing North Tower
- Royal Oak Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Evening (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 40 Days Worked Monday-Friday Weekend Frequency Every third weekend
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