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Sterile Processing Technician Extern

McLaren Health Care
Lansing, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2026
P e r f orms a nd p a rti c ipat e s in de c ontamination, cl e a nin g , a ssembli n g , p a c k a gin g , s ca n nin g , ste r ili z a tion, stor a g e a nd distribution of r e us a ble s ur g i c a l instrument a tion a nd e quipm e nt.

Under the direct supervision of a preceptor, the extern will perform the following functions:

  • D e c ontaminat e s a nd st e r i li z e s instrum e nts, m e dic a l suppli e s a nd e quipm e nt, and a ssembles, w r a ps a nd st e rili z e s tr a y s of instrum e n ts. F ollows p r op e r st a n d a rd pr e ca utions while in decontamination and st e riliz a tion a r e a s.
  • Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
  • Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.
  • R e stocks, lab e ls, and m a i ntains inv e nto r y , c oll ec ts and distribut e s instrum e nts, tra y s, c r a sh ca rts, a nd f ac ili t y m e dical equipment.
  • Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room.
  • V e ri f ies th a t equipment f un c tions prop e r l y , assists with r e qui s itions for e quipm e nt m a int e n a n ce , r e p a ir or r e pl a ce ment, a n d r e moves d e f ec tive e quipm e nt.
  • Upon successful validation of core competencies, the extern will be allowed to function with indirect supervision.
  • Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
  • Demonstrates organizational skills and appropriately prioritizes assigned work responsibilities.
  • Assumes responsibility for expanding knowledge based through participation in various surgical procedures at attending department in-services as time permits.
  • Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly work environment, adhering to established policies.
  • Respect’s patients’ rights by providing privacy and confidentiality of information.
  • Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Enrollment in approved sterile processing course.
  • Enrollment in approved sterile processing course, and certification eligible as a sterile processing technician by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or the International Association of Central Service Material Management (IACSMM)

Equal opportunity employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.

Additional Information

  • Schedule: Per Diem
  • Requisition ID: 24006333
  • Daily Work Times: Variable
  • Hours Per Pay Period: 0
  • On Call: Yes
  • Weekends: Yes

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