Sterile Processing Technician

The Center for Family Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center located in Jackson Michigan. Our mission is: Opening the Doors to Healthcare for All. We provide primary healthcare and dental services regardless of an individual's ability to pay.

The Center for Family Health currently has a position open for a Sterile Processing Technician.  This is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position. 

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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.

 Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulous care on the job.
• Good judgement and critical thinking skills.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to handle fragile equipment.
• The ability to work well in a team or independently.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

The Center for Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Current Openings for Sterile Processing Technician Jobs at Center for Family Health