Senior Sterile Processing Tech II (Onsite)

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine seeks a Sterile Processing Technician II for the Central Sterile Processing Department. This 100% onsite role is based in the greater Chicagoland area, Hyde Park, with evenings hours.

The technician will decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize reprocessable supplies and instruments, monitor loads, and maintain inventory. Ability to lift 30+ lbs and work weekends/holidays is required; CRCST/CSPDT certification within 18 months is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Sterile Processing Certification (CRCST or CSPDT) required within 18 months of employment.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, hospital equipment, and medical terminology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to urgent and emergency supply needs.
• Ability to lift and move items over 30 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and decontaminates instruments, trays, supplies, and equipment according to established procedures.
• Operates sterilization and decontamination equipment, including washers, sonic cleaners, and sterilizers.
• Assembles instrument trays and peel packs with proper identification, wrapping, labeling, and sterilization method.
• Monitors and documents sterilization loads, including biological and chemical testing results.
• Identifies and removes defective or unsafe instruments and reports issues to leadership.
• Stocks sterile storage areas and maintains inventory levels.
• Prepares and delivers case carts based on surgical schedules and preference 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 and training.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Communication skills

Lift 30+ lbs

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRCST/CSPDT Certification within 18 months

Tools

Instrument tracking systems

Job description

UChicago Medicine seeks a Sterile Processing Technician II for the Central Sterile Processing Department. This 100% onsite role is based in the greater Chicagoland area, Hyde Park, with evenings hours.

The technician will decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize reprocessable supplies and instruments, monitor loads, and maintain inventory. Ability to lift 30+ lbs and work weekends/holidays is required; CRCST/CSPDT certification within 18 months is expected.