Evening Sterile Processing Technician I

Northwesternmedicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks a Sterilizing Tech I to receive, clean, and sterilize instruments, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You will handle disinfection, decontamination, storage, and distribution of medical instruments according to procedures.

The role supports patient care by maintaining sterile supplies, performing QA checks, and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Certification CSPDT (preferred).
• Two or more years of experience (preferred).

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.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks a Sterilizing Tech I to receive, clean, and sterilize instruments, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You will handle disinfection, decontamination, storage, and distribution of medical instruments according to procedures.

The role supports patient care by maintaining sterile supplies, performing QA checks, and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.