Certified Sterile Processing Technician

We currently have an open position for a Certified Sterile Processing Technician. This is an hourly, non-exempt full-time position.

The Center for Family Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Jackson, Michigan. We are a multi-specialty clinic with practitioners specializing in the areas of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Ob/Gyn. Our agency has expanded greatly over the years and now has our medical, dental, pharmacy and support services as well as four school-based health centers in the Jackson area. For more information on the Center for Family Health go to www.centerforfamilyhealth.org.

"Opening the door to healthcare for all."

Position Summary:

Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, functionality and inventory of instrumentation and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually clean equipment and instruments, removing waste matter prior to Sterile Processing.
• Sterilize instrumentation and equipment through a series of critical steps as appropriate.
• Examine equipment and instruments meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Distribute sterilized instrumentation and equipment to designated storage area
• Maintain sterilization room equipment per manufacturer's instructions for use.
• Test sterilization equipment to identify any issues or problems. Immediately report any discrepancies to the dental supervisor and dental director.
• Maintain records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
• Control the inventory of products used in the sterilization room, including checking expiration dates and notifying supervisor of the need to reorder supplies in a timely manner.
• Implement infection control practices to ensure that patients are not exposed to infectious substances(materials?).

Education/Training/Experience

• A High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Sterile Processing from an accredited institution.

The Center for Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants have equal opportunities of employment irrespective of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or protected veteran status, and any other legally protected class except when these factors constitute bona fide occupational qualifications.