Sterile Processing Specialist (Rotating Weekends)

Cook County Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook County Health in Chicago's John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician to perform cleaning, sterilization, packing, and restocking for MOR and Endoscopy in a fast-paced SPD area.

Under supervision, you will operate sterilization equipment, follow infection control standards, document counts, and prepare operating room trays. Ability to stand long shifts is required, with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Must provide proof at time of interview).
• Current Certification in Sterile Processing and Distribution (Must provide proof at time of interview).

Responsibilities

• Completes tasks related to processing supplies and equipment, performing cleaning, sterilization, and high-level disinfection (HLD) duties.
• Uses IMPRESS instrument and tray tracking system in all areas
• Identifies and separates instruments for routine decontamination vs. special handling based on item composition and construction.
• Identifies and decontaminates reprocessable items according to Cook County Hospital Policies and Procedures (washes, cleans, sterilizes).
• Maintains Standard Precautions in handling contaminated items
• Inspects and evaluates operability of instruments.
• Prepares operating room procedure carts to meet surgical needs in a timely manner.
• Performs accurate count of instruments and documents accurately.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification in Sterile Processing and Distribution

Job description

Cook County Health in Chicago's John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician to perform cleaning, sterilization, packing, and restocking for MOR and Endoscopy in a fast-paced SPD area.

Under supervision, you will operate sterilization equipment, follow infection control standards, document counts, and prepare operating room trays. Ability to stand long shifts is required, with a focus on safety and accuracy.