PRN Sterile Processing Tech

Surgery Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company 9%

And more!

Job summary

Surgery Partners is seeking a meticulous sterile processing technician to sterilize and clean medical equipment, instruments, and supplies. You will retrieve contaminated supplies and deliver sterile items, maintain inventory, and arrange instrument trays for surgeries.

The role requires attention to detail, familiarity with sterilization techniques, and the ability to handle fragile equipment. You will work with a team or independently to ensure patient safety and efficient operating room

Qualifications

• Certification in sterile processing in ambulatory surgery setting.
• Technical skills and familiarity with sterilization techniques.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and meticulous care on the job.
• Passion for keeping people safe.
• Good judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Manual dexterity and ability to handle fragile equipment.
• Ability to work well in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Collect used and contaminated equipment for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually clean supplies and operate decontamination equipment.
• Prepare and pack decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Monitor and operate sterilization equipment.
• Verify items are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Test and report issues with sterilization equipment.
• Sterilize, wrap, and organize items for surgeries and procedures.
• Deliver equipment and instruments for surgeries and medical carts.
• Maintain records of sterilization procedures and equipment maintenance.
• Manage inventory, reordering, and check expiration dates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Independent work

Critical thinking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

We are looking for a meticulous sterile processing technician to be responsible for the sterilization and cleaning of medical equipment, instruments, and supplies. The sterile processing technician's responsibilities include retrieving contaminated supplies and delivering sterile supplies, maintaining inventory, and preparing sterile instrument trays for surgeries.

To be a successful sterile processing technician, you should be meticulous with strong attention to detail. You should have a good working knowledge of a variety of sterilization techniques and be able to work with fragile equipment.

Sterile Processing Technician Responsibilities:

• Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment.
• Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment.
• Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.
• Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures.
• Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.
• Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
• Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.

Sterile Processing Technician Requirements:

• Certification in sterile processing in ambulatory surgery setting
• Technical skills and familiarity with sterilization techniques
• A High School diploma or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulous care on the job
• Passion for keeping people safe
• Good judgment and critical-thinking skills
• Manual dexterity and the ability to handle fragile equipment
• The ability to work well in a team or independently.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.