Afternoon/Evening Sterile Processing Tech | Competitive Pay

Surgery Partners; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account with employer

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with company–

Job summary

Surgery Partners is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to care for and prepare surgical instruments and supplies in accordance with AAMI standards. You will maintain inventory, order supplies, and perform sterilizer testing while keeping accurate records.

Proficiency in aseptic technique and instrument handling is essential. The role requires a High School diploma, 2+ years of instrument technician experience, and a Certified Sterile Processing Certificate, plus BCLS.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Instrument technician experience, 2 years or equivalent.
• Certified Sterile Processing Certificate required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and principles of sterilization and instrument handling.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure.

Responsibilities

• Organize time, equipment, and supplies for the OR based on daily schedule.
• Use equipment accurately to prevent damage and loss of instruments.
• Ensure aseptic techniques per standards of practice.
• Assist in inventory management of supplies and equipment in instrument, decontamination, and sterile rooms.
• Perform daily testing and load-specific biological testing; maintain sterilization logs.
• Follow IFUs for cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
• Clean, wrap, and sterilize equipment using steam, Sterrad, Steris, and high-level disinfection with the endoscope reprocessor.
• Account for instruments upon receipt from the OR.
• Assist in cleaning and turnover of OR rooms between cases.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Instrument handling

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Mathematical ability

Public speaking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Sterile Processing Certificate

Tools

Sterilization equipment operation

Job description

Surgery Partners is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to care for and prepare surgical instruments and supplies in accordance with AAMI standards. You will maintain inventory, order supplies, and perform sterilizer testing while keeping accurate records.

Proficiency in aseptic technique and instrument handling is essential. The role requires a High School diploma, 2+ years of instrument technician experience, and a Certified Sterile Processing Certificate, plus BCLS.