Evening Sterile Processing Tech I - Central Sterile, Onsite

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Hyde Park is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I for the Central Sterile Processing department. This on-site role supports OR case carts, decontamination, and sterilization of reprocessable supplies in the greater Chicagoland area.

The position emphasizes inventory, instrument preparation, and adherence to department policies, with duties spanning from decontamination to delivery of supplies to patient care areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to urgent and emergency supply needs.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift and push trays over 20 lbs for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily inventory of sterile supplies to ensure appropriate stock levels.
• Prepares and assembles instrument and procedural trays for sterilization.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of all work areas.
• Operates sterilization equipment including gas and steam sterilizers, cart washers, and sonic washers.
• Decontaminates supplies using appropriate methods (washer, sonic cleaner, cart washer, or manual cleaning).
• Delivers supplies to patient care areas including clinics, nursery, and diagnostic units.
• Tracks equipment and instrument trays to maintain accurate inventory.
• Prepares and assembles instruments for operating rooms, clinics, and birth rooms.
• Delivers equipment as requested per department needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Lift 20 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UChicago Medicine in Hyde Park is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I for the Central Sterile Processing department. This on-site role supports OR case carts, decontamination, and sterilization of reprocessable supplies in the greater Chicagoland area.

The position emphasizes inventory, instrument preparation, and adherence to department policies, with duties spanning from decontamination to delivery of supplies to patient care areas.