Sterile Processing Tech: Critical OR Support + Benefits

Riverside Healthcare

Kankakee (IL)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 34,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, IL seeks a detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician to ensure clean, sterile surgical instruments for procedures. You will decontaminate, sterilize, inspect, and assemble instrument trays, while maintaining clear records and collaborating with OR staff to meet surgical schedules.

The role requires adherence to infection control protocols, flexibility, and may involve cross-department support. Prior SPD experience is a plus and CRCST/CSPDT are preferred.

Qualifications

Detail-oriented and able to follow strict procedures.
Experience with sterile processing workflows is a plus.
Strong communication and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

Instrument sterilization and decontamination per standards.
Inspect instruments for function and cleanliness.
Assemble and organize instrument trays for procedures.
Maintain accurate records of sterilization indicators.
Collaborate with OR staff to meet the surgical schedule.
Follow infection control protocols to minimize contamination risks.
Demonstrate flexibility within professional scope/duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Sterile processing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

CRCST or CSPDT preferred

Tools

Sterilizers

Job description

The role requires adherence to infection control protocols, flexibility, and may involve cross-department support. Prior SPD experience is a plus and CRCST/CSPDT are preferred.

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