Lead Sterile Processing Technician

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

Hourly Pay Range: $21.08 - $31.62 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

This application is an evergreen opportunity, which means by applying once, you'll be considered for current and future Sterile Processing Technologist openings across our system.

Locations available may include:

• Northwest Community Hospital

• Edward Hospital

Shifts Available:

We offer flexibility to fit your lifestyle and career goals:

(Please note that all shifts may not be available at every location).

• Full-time, part-time, or PRN

• Day shifts / Evening shifts / Night shifts

• Weekend coverage options

If selected for an interview, you'll be able to share your location and shift preferences!

What you will do

• Coordinates the daily activities of the Sterile Processing Department to include decontamination, instrument set assembly, medical device processing, patient-care equipment processing, case cart processing, disposal of refuse and distribution of supplies.

• Responsible for daily Process, Distribution and Communication Logs and any production statistics requested by leadership.

• Is primary mentor for new technicians and provides continuous training for all technicians.

• Is daily liaison between Sterile Processing and Surgical Services, communicates daily issues with OR staff and SPD staff.

• Actively participates and contributes in an ongoing departmental quality improvement program through consistent leadership, education and training of all Sterile Processing Technicians.

• Manages all processes in the absence of the supervisor or manager.

• Promotes effective interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships, maintaining professional conduct at all times.

What you will need

• License: N/A

• Education: High school Diploma or GED required

• Certification: Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (previously known as IAHCMM) upon hire.

• Required Experience: Two (2) years' experience in healthcare sterile processing (or surgical/procedural area)

• Preferred: Two (2) years' experience as a lead or experience in staff education

• Skills: Proficiency in Outlook Required

Operational Responsibilities

• Assist in running the department when supervisor is unavailable.

• Ability to inform management items and supplies needed to order, and assist in locating any needed instrumentation and to adjust work flow as needed to keep up with OR demand.

• Oversee the departmental needs on a daily basis.

• Provide hospital and affiliated facilities with sterile processed materials and equipment.

• Execute established procedures for decontamination assembly, packaging sterilization and surgical case cart set up practices by ensuring quality product for patient care.

• Follow established procedures to ensure decontamination completion.

• Place sterile items in appropriate areas for distribution, ensuring the items are accurately labeled by department.

Benefits

• Premium pay for eligible employees

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals. Hospitals include Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights), Skokie and Swedish (Chicago). Endeavor Health is recognized for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

Please explore our website to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to help everyone in our communities be their best.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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