Day Shift Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Sterilization

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Lake Forest, IL is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to receive, clean, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment for patient care.

The role requires basic computer skills and a CBSPD/IAHCSMM certification within 2 years, plus a high school diploma or GED and 2 years related experience. Safety and regulatory compliance are essential in this fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Must obtain GED within 1 year of start date.
• Sterile processing certification - National (CBSPD) or International (IAHCSMM) within 2 years of start date.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects, decontaminates and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment using appropriate methods, substances and equipment.
• Receives, stocks, packages and distributes medical instruments and equipment.
• Performs and documents required quality assurance testing and inspection on stock. Inventories and reorders supplies.
• Properly disposes of biohazardous substances, chemicals, medical waste and unusable equipment and supplies.
• Disassemble, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and store procedure trays, instruments, medical equipment, and supplies according to prescribed procedure and aseptic technique.
• Follows preference sheet to accurately dispense instruments and supplies to surgery and patient care areas.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of the Tray Tracking computer system in assigned areas of the department.
• Inspects sorts and processes surgical instrumentation in accordance to policy and procedures.
• Reports and isolates damaged and missing items to Resource Coordinator and Manager.
• Assembles and organizes surgical instrument sets according to instrument count sheets.
• Maintains logs, prepares, checks and records test results. Approves or refuses materials from Sterilizer based on test results.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Related experience (2 years)

Sterile processing certification - CBSPD/IAHCSMM

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Lake Forest, IL is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to receive, clean, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment for patient care.

The role requires basic computer skills and a CBSPD/IAHCSMM certification within 2 years, plus a high school diploma or GED and 2 years related experience. Safety and regulatory compliance are essential in this fast-paced lab environment.