Onsite Night Shift: Sterile Processing Tech II

UChicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Chicago is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to join the Central Sterile Processing Department. This is a 100% onsite role based in the greater Chicagoland area, focusing on decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of reprocessable supplies and surgical instruments.

The technician will rotate across processing areas, maintain instrument tracking, and support weekends/holidays as needed. Requires CRCST/CSPDT within 18 months and strong safety practices.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Sterile Processing (CRCST/CSPDT) due within 18 months of employment.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, hospital equipment, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and decontaminates instruments, trays, supplies, and equipment according to procedures.
• Operates sterilization and decontamination equipment (washers, sonic cleaners, sterilizers).
• Assembles instrument trays and peel packs with proper identification and labeling.
• Monitors and documents sterilization loads and testing results.
• Identifies and reports defective or unsafe instruments to leadership.
• Stocks sterile storage areas and maintains inventory levels.
• Prepares and delivers case carts based on surgical schedules and cards.
• Transports clean and soiled equipment between Sterile Processing and procedural areas.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of all work areas and equipment.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and departmental training.
• Assists in training and onboarding of new staff.
• Adheres to safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards.

Skills

CRCST/CSPDT certification plan

Instrument knowledge

Communication skills

Safety & infection control

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

UChicago Medicine in Chicago is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to join the Central Sterile Processing Department. This is a 100% onsite role based in the greater Chicagoland area, focusing on decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of reprocessable supplies and surgical instruments.

The technician will rotate across processing areas, maintain instrument tracking, and support weekends/holidays as needed. Requires CRCST/CSPDT within 18 months and strong safety practices.