Sterile Processing Pro II: OR Instrument Specialist

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Chicago's Hyde Park area is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to join the Central Sterile Processing Department on an evenings shift. The role involves preparing OR case carts and performing decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of reprocessable supplies and instruments.

You will rotate across processing areas, monitor sterilization processes, and document results while maintaining safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• 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 appropriate 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 activities and required departmental training.
• Assists in training and onboarding of new staff.
• Adheres to all safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Instruments knowledge

Equipment handling

Urgent supply response

Lifting 30 lbs

Education

One year CST experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing Certification (CRCST/CSPDT) within 18 months

Job description

UChicago Medicine in Chicago's Hyde Park area is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to join the Central Sterile Processing Department on an evenings shift. The role involves preparing OR case carts and performing decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of reprocessable supplies and instruments.

You will rotate across processing areas, monitor sterilization processes, and document results while maintaining safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards.