Corewell Health·Grand Rapids, Michigan
The Surgical Technologist is responsible for preparing the surgical suite and handling instruments intraoperatively while maintaining the sterile field. They must evaluate changing conditions during procedures and respond appropriately to ensure safe patient care.
Corewell Health is offering up to $5,000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity!
About the unit
New team members are required to complete a Sterile Processing educational training course. The first 7 weeks of this course are mandatory 1st shift 0700-1530 Monday-Friday. Once the course is completed, the team member will transition to their hired shift times for the remainder of orientation.
Scope of work
Sterile Processing professionals are responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing medical and surgical instrumentation.
They are among the most vital contributors to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
Work performed in the Sterile Processing department usually follows a processing cycle.
Decontam>Inspect>Assembly>Package>Sterilize>Inspect>Store>Inspect >Dispense.
After use, items that can be reprocessed are returned to the decontamination area to start the process all over again, it is important to note that at each step in the process, items are inspected to ensure that they are clean, in good repair, assembled, and processed correctly.
Sterile Processing Techs are also involved in the record keeping and tracking process across many different functions of their jobs.
They must provide properly processed products when they are needed.
The patient must be the center of every quality concern.
Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention, and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Night (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
Hours of Work
11pm-7: 30am
Weekend Frequency: Variable weekends
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Requires an Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or completion of an accredited program and relevant experience, including clinical rotations. BLS certification is preferred within 90 days of hire.
Market context
Sterile Processing Tech roles in Michigan are typically tied to ongoing hospital and surgical center needs, so demand is usually steady where procedural volume is consistent. Competition can be stronger for candidates with an accredited Central Sterile Reprocessing program, 6–12 months of experience, or certification, since those qualifications help employers move quickly on patient-safety-critical support roles. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm whether your training or certification matches the posting before applying.
