Reprocessing Technician

• Department: Sterile Processing
• Schedule: Day shift. Monday through Friday, 7AM - 3:30PM. Rotating weekends and holidays.
• Hospital: Ascension Borgess Hospital
• Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Disassemble and decontaminate instruments and equipment to ensure safe handling and proper sterilization. Assemble all instruments and implants according to prescribed hospital procedures and techniques. Sterilize/disinfect instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various methods of sterilization/high level disinfection. Provide various departments with additional assistance related to STAT case carts, intubation boxes, PAPR, Wound Vacs, etc. Assigned to a variety of duties and functions in all designated positions in the Main Reprocessing department, SDS Reprocessing and GI Reprocessing: independently. The Reprocessing Technician is able to follow written and oral instructions, as well as communicate effectively verbally and in legible handwriting. Good eyesight and hearing are required skills. This position implements and maintains established Medical Center, Care Center, department/unit standards, policies, and procedures.

• Ability to assume charge role in the absence of other supervisory personnel.
• Successful completion of orientation.
• Able to complete competency criteria annually.
• Operate all processing machinery.
• Disassemble and decontaminate instruments and equipment to ensure safe handling and proper sterilization.
• Assemble all instruments and implants according to prescribed hospital procedures and techniques
• Sterilize/disinfect instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various methods of sterilization/high level disinfection.
• Assigned to a variety of duties and functions in all designated positions in the Main Reprocessing department, SDS Reprocessing independently.
• The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following is required:
  • Certified Central Service Tech credentialed from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) obtained within 18 Months (1 ½ years) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech Certification by the Certification Board For Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained within 18 months (1 ½ years) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required.
• Previous C.S. experience preferred.