Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan·Grand Rapids, Michigan
Responsible for sterilizing surgical instruments and ensuring they are available and compliant with sterility regulations for procedures. Duties include packaging instruments, monitoring autoclaves, and maintaining accurate documentation and inventory levels.
Title: Sterile Processing Technician
555 MidTowne NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (Candidates must live in Michigan or plan to relocate.)
Hours: Full-Time (40 Hours, 5 8's)
Work Environment: On Site
Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan (OAM) is proud to be West Michigan’s most established orthopaedic practice. Our physicians and team members provide exceptional, individualized care for patients of all ages. As the most comprehensive independent provider of musculoskeletal care in the region, we provide total care from diagnosis, to treatment, to rehabilitation.
As a patient at OAM, you will have access to our Specialized Surgeons, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Pool Therapy, onsite and cost effective MRI and X-ray services, and orthopaedic bracing, as well as our Bone Health Clinic, OAM Now Urgent Orthopaedic Care Clinic, and Surgery Center at MidTowne – all of which are committed to optimizing your outcome.
Our teams work together to maximize and adjust your treatment quickly and easily, resulting in a smoother, faster recovery for you. From your neck to your toes, and from traumatic injuries to chronic conditions, you’ll receive compassionate care that will get you back to living. Your goal is our goal – we will restore your health so you are functioning as fully as possible in the activities you love at home, work, and play.
As a Sterile Processing Technician at our Surgery Center, you will be responsible for ensuring that all instruments are properly sterilizes and available in a timely manner for all procedures. You will also perform required testing done in the sterile processing unit and accurately document the results in order to ensure that all instruments and equipment are compliant with sterility regulations. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment will help to ensure your success in this role.
Essential Responsibilities
Sterilize all surgical instruments needed for procedures in a timely manner.
Package and prep instruments for sterilization according to count sheets.
Write new tray lists and maintain accuracy of current ones.
Inspect all instruments for good working condition.
Check and replace damaged instruments. Update OR and Materials Managers of any instruments that are not available for use.
Inventory stock and non-stock supplies and implants. Maintain the appropriate par levels and orders while adhering to cost containment practices.
Maintain proper storage of sterilized instruments.
Clean autoclave according to established standards.
Monitor biologicals on autoclaves and document the results properly. Alert the OR Coordinator and Clinical Manager immediately if there is any deviation from normal stats.
Organize and maintain all proper documentation on the cleaning and testing of instruments and autoclaves.
Assist in pulling instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
Help with room turnovers as needed.
Utilize One Source resources on Manufacture IFU.
Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives and comply with QI and Adverse Incident Reporting.
Other duties as assigned.
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Market context
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