Full-Time Night Sterile Processing Tech, CRCST Eligible

Advocate Health; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for night shift in Elgin, IL. The role focuses on decontaminating patient care equipment, maintaining sterilization processes, and ensuring proper handling and storage of sterile items.

Strong communication and computer skills are needed to follow procedures accurately. Responsibilities include assembling test packs, monitoring sterilizers, and coordinating with OR to prepare case carts while upholding safety and cleanliness standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1 year sterile processing or related experience.
• CRCST certification within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination of patient care equipment.
• Follows established procedures to ensure decontamination completion and correct handling of all patient care equipment.
• Assembles test packs for sterilization monitoring and documents each load.
• Operates sterilizers and verifies cycles using chemical, biological, and mechanical indicators.
• Stores and distributes sterile items, maintaining FIFO inventory and back-order notifications.
• Maintains clean work areas and reports malfunctions to supervision.
• Gives and receives feedback; collaborates with team to prioritize workload.

Skills

Good communication

Follow directions

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for night shift in Elgin, IL. The role focuses on decontaminating patient care equipment, maintaining sterilization processes, and ensuring proper handling and storage of sterile items.

Strong communication and computer skills are needed to follow procedures accurately. Responsibilities include assembling test packs, monitoring sterilizers, and coordinating with OR to prepare case carts while upholding safety and cleanliness standards