Sterile Processing Tech: Decontamination & Sterilization

Advocate Health Care; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to decontaminate instruments and equipment, assemble instrument sets, and package items for terminal sterilization in a busy hospital environment.

You will operate steam sterilizers, monitor processing cycles, and maintain clean, organized work areas while following established procedures and safety protocols. A high school diploma is required, and prior experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and follow directions.
• Good human relations skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination of instruments and equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
• Assemble instrument sets and package items for terminal sterilization.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment and maintain clean work areas.
• Maintain inventory and ensure proper storage of sterile items.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Follow directions

Manual dexterity

Education

High school education

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to decontaminate instruments and equipment, assemble instrument sets, and package items for terminal sterilization in a busy hospital environment.

You will operate steam sterilizers, monitor processing cycles, and maintain clean, organized work areas while following established procedures and safety protocols. A high school diploma is required, and prior experience is preferred but not mandatory.