Sterile Processing Tech

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet is seeking a Central Sterile Technician for the Sterile Processing department in Joliet, IL. The role involves decontamination, preparation, and sterilization of trays and instruments, with responsibilities spanning inventory, data entry, and charge card batching.

Excellent communication skills are emphasized across all department locations. Qualifications include at least two years of experience, a Central Supply Certification (preferred), and a current BLS

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a Central Sterile Technician in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Central Supply Certification is preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification is required/requested.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, prepare, and sterilize Central Sterile trays and instruments.
• Maintain inventory and restock supplies; perform data entry and patient charge card batching.

Education

Two years experience as Central Sterile Technician

Central Supply Certified certification

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

The Central Sterile Technician is responsible for decontamination, preparation, sterilization of Central Sterile trays, instruments, equipment, inventory and restocking of supplies, computer data entry and patient charge card batching. Demonstrates knowledge of all department locations within facility and ability to access all departments. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates detailed awareness and knowledge of patient supplies and equipment.

Overview

Department: Sterile Processing

Shift: Full Time; Nights

Facility: Saint Joseph Medical Center

Location: Joliet, IL

Responsibilities: The Central Sterile Technician is responsible for decontamination, preparation, sterilization of Central Sterile trays, instruments, equipment, inventory and restocking of supplies, computer data entry and patient charge card batching. Demonstrates knowledge of all department locations within facility and ability to access all departments. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates detailed awareness and knowledge of patient supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
• At least two (2) years experience as a Central Sterile Technician required; in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Central Supply Certified certification, preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate.

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.09 to $23.31. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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