OR INSTRUMENT PROCESSOR I/II

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.

Job 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/afternoons 2pm-1030pm Wednesday- Sun (Mon & Tues off)

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.