Lead Certified Sterile Process Technician

Valley-Asc---St-Charles; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Valley ASC - St Charles in St. Charles, IL is seeking a Lead Certified Sterile Process Technician to handle sterilization and instrument preparation for surgeries. The role requires maintaining stock levels, ordering supplies, and performing sterilizer tests with accurate record-keeping.

The position specifies a salary range of $18.00–$29.00 per hour, depending on skill and experience. Minimum education is a high school diploma with Sterile Processing Certification and BCLS.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Sterile Processing Certification required.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and care for surgical instruments and supplies.
• Maintain established inventory levels and order supplies.
• Test sterilizers and keep accurate records.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Reading comprehension

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Lead Certified Sterile Process Technician

St. Charles, IL 60174

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Valley ASC - St Charles

Lead Certified Sterile Process Technician

Valley ASC - St Charles

St. Charles, IL 60174

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies. The technician maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies and equipment. Orders supplies for the area. The technician performs the appropriate testing of all sterilizers and keeps accurate records.

Salary Range for Sterile Processing Tech: $18.00 - $29.00 per hour, based on skill and experience level.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School graduate or equivalent.

Instrument technician experience, 2 years or equivalent experience in hospital materials management department.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:

Sterile Processing Certification Required.

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of standard precautions, aseptic technique and principles of sterilization and instrument handling.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Additional languages preferred.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Participates in opportunities of continuing education.

Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.

Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co workers, and other health team members.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Sterile Processor

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Lead Certified Sterile Process Technician