Sterile Processing Tech — Decontamination & Sterilization Expert

Advocate Health; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Barrington, IL seeks a Central Service Technician for the Sterile Processing Department. Responsibilities include decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of instruments, with attention to cross‑contamination prevention and documentation.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent; 1 year of experience is preferred. Certification within 12 months of hire is encouraged; on‑site full‑time work with rotating shifts is available.

Qualifications

• High school education required or equivalent.
• 1 year experience preferred, but not required.
• Certification within 12 months of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate instruments and equipment to prevent cross‑contamination.
• Assemble and wrap instrument sets for terminal sterilization.
• Operate steam sterilizers and monitor test packs daily.
• Maintain neat storage of sterile items and fulfill requests from departments.
• Process exchange and delivery of code carts to ensure readiness.
• Participate in department quality improvement activities.

Skills

Communication

Human relations

Basic computer knowledge

Certification within 12 months

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Central Service Tech Certification

Job description

Advocate Health in Barrington, IL seeks a Central Service Technician for the Sterile Processing Department. Responsibilities include decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of instruments, with attention to cross‑contamination prevention and documentation.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent; 1 year of experience is preferred. Certification within 12 months of hire is encouraged; on‑site full‑time work with rotating shifts is available.