Central Processing Tech I - Full Time Day Shift (No Weekends) - Ambulatory Surgery Center - Gaylord, MI
Requisition #: 63832
Total hours worked per week: 40
Total hours worked per week: 40
Description
CANDIDATE TO START MID-NOVEMBER
More Than Just Care, It’s Community
Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving more than half a million residents across 29 counties. From Traverse City to Charlevoix, our team is committed to delivering exceptional care and building healthier communities – because here, our patients are often our friends, family and neighbors.
This is a place where a meaningful career in healthcare can begin, grow, and thrive – all while you enjoy life surrounded by freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts and culture scene, plus endless opportunities for outdoor adventures.
The Perks
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Full benefits, paid holidays, and generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement and ongoing educational opportunities
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
- Wellness offerings, employee assistance program, and exclusive employee discounts
About the Role
In this position, you will handle various responsibilities daily, such as decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments, medical devices, and equipment to avert infection and guarantee patient safety. This role encompasses processing and packaging medical supplies, overseeing instrument inventories, preparing case carts for surgical procedures, and ensuring that sterilizers operate correctly. This behind-the-scenes position demands careful attention to detail, technical expertise, strict compliance with safety protocols, and strong collaboration skills.
A Day in the Life
- Collect & handle used instruments, to treat with different chemicals to sterilize them for future use
- Package, store and distribute instruments whilst providing strong documentation where needed and assigned
- Maintain records and update inventory to ensure all sterilized items are accounted for
- Coordinate and communicate with surgical teams to meet the demand for sterilized equipment
Who We’re Looking For
- High School Diploma or GED
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Attention to Detail & Strong Physical Stamina
Facility Highlights
• High-tech facility equipped with advanced surgical technology
• On-site sterile processing department
• Spacious, well-lit clinical areas designed for efficiency and safety
• Private consultation rooms
• Secure electronic medical records system (EMR)
• High-tech facility equipped with advanced surgical technology
• On-site sterile processing department
• Spacious, well-lit clinical areas designed for efficiency and safety
• Private consultation rooms
• Secure electronic medical records system (EMR)
Clinical Services Offered
• Surgical procedures across multiple specialties (e.g., orthopedics, ENT, ophthalmology, GI)
• Minimally invasive techniques to reduce recovery time
• High-quality anesthesia services
• Comprehensive pre-operative assessments and post-operative care
• Infection control protocols exceeding industry standards
Staff Amenities & Work Environment
• Flexible scheduling options, with no nights or weekends
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Comfortable and contemporary break rooms
• Locker rooms and shower facilities for staff convenience
• Employee wellness programs and recognition initiatives
• Surgical procedures across multiple specialties (e.g., orthopedics, ENT, ophthalmology, GI)
• Minimally invasive techniques to reduce recovery time
• High-quality anesthesia services
• Comprehensive pre-operative assessments and post-operative care
• Infection control protocols exceeding industry standards
Staff Amenities & Work Environment
• Flexible scheduling options, with no nights or weekends
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Comfortable and contemporary break rooms
• Locker rooms and shower facilities for staff convenience
• Employee wellness programs and recognition initiatives