Night Shift Sterile Processing Tech – Quality Assurance

1002 Adventist Midwest Management Services; Hinsdale (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off from day one

403-B retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Hinsdale, IL is seeking a Full-Time Sterile Processing Technician for the 11pm-7am shift. You will maintain sterile instrument inventories, operate sterilization equipment, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities include decontamination, instrument set corrections, quality audits, and collaboration with the surgical team. Requires CRCST/CSPDT or equivalent, BLS preferred, and 1+ year of sterile processing experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ Sterile Processing experience required.
• Proficient in sterile processing equipment and IFUs.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of sterilization activities and inventory levels.
• Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments and containers.
• Perform decontamination of instruments and equipment per IFUs and protocols.
• Correct instrument sets and support tracking systems.
• Maintain inventory for case carts.
• Conduct quality assurance audits.
• Collaborate with the surgical team for timely sterilized instruments.
• Monitor and document sterilization processes for safety.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Train new staff on procedures and protocols.
• Handle and dispose of biohazardous materials.

Skills

English proficiency

Sterilization standards

Surgical instrumentation

Infectious control

Basic computer skills

Education in sterile processing

Communication skills

Cross-contamination prevention

Equipment proficiency

Adaptability

Leadership under pressure

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical/Vocational School credential

Job description

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Hinsdale, IL is seeking a Full-Time Sterile Processing Technician for the 11pm-7am shift. You will maintain sterile instrument inventories, operate sterilization equipment, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities include decontamination, instrument set corrections, quality audits, and collaboration with the surgical team. Requires CRCST/CSPDT or equivalent, BLS preferred, and 1+ year of sterile processing experience.