Certified Sterile Prep Tech

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental benefits available at 30 days

Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance

Job summary

Insight Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Certified Sterile Prep Technician to join their team, responsible for processing surgical instruments and ensuring the highest standards of sterilization and quality patient care. The position requires a High School Diploma and certification, focusing on teamwork and effective communication. Competitive benefits include health, vision, and dental coverage within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Certified Sterile Prep Tech, CBSPD credential required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Processes all reprocessable materials covering decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization.
• Assembles surgical case carts and maintains cleanliness and order in work areas.
• Inspects instruments and adheres to universal precautions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Sterile Prep Tech, CBSPD credential

Job description

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, our mission is to provide the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Join the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be part of our future team, please apply now!

These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, following the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are expected to provide high-quality care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director, Surgical Services, and the Supervisor, Sterile Prep, the Certified Sterile Prep Technician processes all reprocessable materials, including instrument sets, trays, equipment, and specialty items, covering decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization. Assembles surgical case carts and equipment according to departmental policies and procedures.

DESCRIPTION:

Duties and Responsibilities:

DECONTAMINATION:

• Separates instruments for washing and decontamination, reports missing items and malfunctions.
• Disassembles, cleans, and decontaminates general, specialty, and loaner instrumentation.
• Follows manufacturers' recommendations when indicated.
• Assembles instruments, sets, and peel-pouched items; prepares special items upon request.
• Communicates effectively within and across departments.
• Performs biological testing of steam autoclaves and sterilizers.
• Decontaminates patient care equipment from nursing units.
• Adheres to universal precautions and uses PPE appropriately.
• Inspects instruments from decontamination, reports issues for repair or deletion.

STERILIZATION:

• Loads baskets for ultrasonic cleaners, washer-sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, and cart washers per procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness and order in work areas.
• Prepares documentation for autoclaves, plasma sterilizers, and tray sets.

TRAY SET/ASSEMBLY:

• Assembles instruments and packs according to departmental catalog.
• Assembles surgical case carts with 90% accuracy.
• Performs packaging, machinery loading, sterilizing, aerating, and handling functions conscientiously.
• Performs additional processing duties as assigned.

STERILE STORAGE/SUPPLY:

• Receives reprocessable materials and maintains inventory according to procedures.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment immediately.
• Maintains inventory levels and prepares supply items for Surgical Services.
• Identifies outdated equipment for reprocessing and reports inventory issues.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• High School Diploma required.
• Certified Sterile Prep Tech, CBSPD credential required.

Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Abilities:

• Initiative and team orientation.

Benefits:

• Health, vision & dental benefits available at 30 days, following the first of the month.
• Short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance after 30 days of employment.

COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment, subject to accommodations for medical or religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!