Evening Sterilization Tech I

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Sterilizing Tech I to receive, clean, distribute and sterilize medical instruments and equipment in a high-volume healthcare setting. The role emphasizes adherence to ethics, compliance, and regulatory standards while ensuring patient safety and instrument readiness.

Responsibilities include cleaning, disinfecting, stocking, QA testing, inventory management, and proper disposal of biohazardous waste.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Required: Basic Computer Skills.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, and sterilizes medical instruments 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

Two+ years experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CSPDT

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Sterilizing Tech I to receive, clean, distribute and sterilize medical instruments and equipment in a high-volume healthcare setting. The role emphasizes adherence to ethics, compliance, and regulatory standards while ensuring patient safety and instrument readiness.

Responsibilities include cleaning, disinfecting, stocking, QA testing, inventory management, and proper disposal of biohazardous waste.