Lead Sterile Processing Tech — Drive OR Readiness

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 29,039 - 43,559; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Health savings account options

Retirement with company match

PTO & holiday pay

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health is hiring a Sterile Processing Technologist at our Naperville locations. The role coordinates daily SPD activities, including decontamination, instrument set assembly and medical device processing to ensure timely OR readiness.

You will mentor technicians, track logs and communicate with OR staff. Two years in healthcare sterile processing and CBSPD/CRCST certification on hire are required, with options across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification: CBSPD or CRCST upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities of the Sterile Processing Department (decontamination, instrument set assembly, medical device processing, patient-care equipment processing, case cart processing).
• Maintain daily process, distribution and communication logs and requested production statistics.
• Mentor new technicians and provide ongoing training.
• Serve as daily liaison between Sterile Processing and Surgical Services; communicate with OR and SPD staff.
• Support continuous quality improvement through leadership, education and training.
• Manage department in absence of supervisor/manager.
• Foster professional interdepartmental relationships and maintain conduct.

Skills

Outlook

Education

High school Diploma or GED

CBSPD or CRCST certification

Job description

Endeavor Health is hiring a Sterile Processing Technologist at our Naperville locations. The role coordinates daily SPD activities, including decontamination, instrument set assembly and medical device processing to ensure timely OR readiness.

You will mentor technicians, track logs and communicate with OR staff. Two years in healthcare sterile processing and CBSPD/CRCST certification on hire are required, with options across multiple sites.