Sterile Processing Technician (Overnight Shift)

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician (Overnight Shift)

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Type: Full-Time, Overnight

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician for the overnight shift. This role is crucial in supporting surgical teams by ensuring the sterile preparation and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle the cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Ensure all surgical instruments and trays are adequately sterilized and prepared for upcoming procedures.
• Maintain strict adherence to sterile processing protocols to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency.
• Collaborate with surgical staff and other team members to support a high-standard surgical environment.
• Manage tasks related to the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments.
• Identify and resolve any issues with instrument functionality or equipment malfunctions.
• Adhere to all hospital and departmental policies and standards.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required; further technical training or education in sterile processing preferred.
• Provisional CRCST required, full certification to be obtained within 120 days of employment.
• Previous experience in a sterile processing department preferred.
• Ability to work overnight shifts and participate in an on-call rotation as required.
• Must be willing to undergo a 120-day day shift training before transitioning to the overnight schedule.
• COVID vaccination status in compliance with healthcare facility requirements.

Compensation:

• Starting pay at $19.80 per hour, with potential to increase to $21.00 hourly after a 120-day performance evaluation and upon obtaining CRCST certification.

Additional Notes:

• We are actively seeking one candidate for this position.
• This role is specifically for the overnight shift, requiring availability for initial day shift training.