Sterile Processing Lead: Drive Quality & Operations Excellence

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate and assemble surgical instruments, ensure proper sterilization, and manage instrument inventory. The role requires 2–3 years SPD experience and strong attention to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with departments, supervising shift activities, and maintaining equipment and supplies to support efficient operating room workflows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• 2-3 years SPD experience
• Ability to communicate and follow directions
• Computer skills and familiarity with sterilization equipment

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate general and specialty instruments; wear PPE; follow procedures; set up decontamination equipment; maintain clean work area; report equipment issues to supervisor
• Assemble instrument sets and verify correct instruments; ensure proper sterilization and ease of use
• Check instrument performance and identify repair needs
• Act as liaison on instrument identification, location, and availability
• Assist with staffing adjustments and monitor adherence to procedures for quality control
• Maintain SPD inventory; manage loaners, consignments, and par levels; coordinate service/repair communications with vendors
• Oversee staff scheduling and daily assignments; prepare shift reports; review surgery schedule for instrument priorities
• Monitor productivity and ensure timely delivery and scanning/loaner/consignment processes

Skills

Communication skills

Follow directions

Computer skills

Sterilization equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate and assemble surgical instruments, ensure proper sterilization, and manage instrument inventory. The role requires 2–3 years SPD experience and strong attention to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with departments, supervising shift activities, and maintaining equipment and supplies to support efficient operating room workflows.