Sterile Processing Specialist — Decontam & Pack Expert

Advocate Health Care; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to handle decontamination, assembly, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments. Responsibilities include operating decontamination equipment, preparing instrument trays, and ensuring proper tracking with Censitrac.

The role requires a detail-oriented professional with basic computer skills and SPD experience. The technician will maintain clean work areas, follow safety procedures, and support inventory and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year SPD experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with co-workers and management.
• Computer skills and familiarity with tracking systems, e.g. Censitrac.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination of instruments and equipment following procedures.
• Set up and operate decontamination equipment with proper workflow.
• Maintain a neat, clean work area and report equipment issues.
• Assemble instrument sets and verify correct components per tray count sheets.
• Run sterilizer cycles and document results using Censitrac tracking system.
• Maintain inventory and storage practices to prevent contamination.

Skills

Communication

Follow directions

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Certified Central Service Tech within 90 days of hire

Tools

Censitrac Instrument Tracking System

Sterilization equipment operation

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to handle decontamination, assembly, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments. Responsibilities include operating decontamination equipment, preparing instrument trays, and ensuring proper tracking with Censitrac.

The role requires a detail-oriented professional with basic computer skills and SPD experience. The technician will maintain clean work areas, follow safety procedures, and support inventory and