How to Apply

In order to be considered for this posting, all candidates must submit a resume along with their online application. Applications received without an attached resume will not be considered.

Summary

In accordance with UMHS, AORN, AAMI and industry standards, decontaminates, prepares, and sterilizes and/or distributes sterile processed items

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

• Decontaminate instruments and other items & equipment following industry standards (UMHS/AAMI/AORN).
• Assembles, packages, and prepares instrument/instrument sets and other re-usable items.
• Performs sterilization tasks including: Steam, EtO, H2O2, Pasteurization (site dependent).
• Competently operates department equipment according to safe practices.
• Follow policies for sterilization testing and monitoring. Accurately documents indicators such as BI reports, Challenge tests, etc.
• Brings to the attention of management any and all matters regarding/questioning processing sterilization.
• Handles and distributes processed items according to practices for site (e.g., case carts).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

Note:  Successful applicant will be placed into an OR Instrument Processor I (Pay Grade 06) or OR Instrument Processor II (Pay Grade 07) depending upon the position for which the applicant meets the below required qualifications.

• OR Instrument Processor I:
  • Graduate of Instrument Processing Program including completed externship
• OR Instrument Processor II:
  • Certification
    Graduate of Instrument Processing Program including completed externship
    Minimum 1.5 years’ CSS experience
  • Demonstrated competency with 80% of trays within assigned work areas
    Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, in addition to being able to take direction
  • Ability to take rotating weekend call, with 30 minute response time

Desired Qualifications*

• Or Instrument Processor I:                                                           
  • One year CSS experience

Work Schedule

Shift/Nights 10p-630a Sat- Wed (thurs/fri off)  ,  40 hrs/week.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of five calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the sixth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.