Sterile Processing Tech – Essential Surgical Support

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical services. The role involves processing instruments, maintaining logs, and ensuring infection control standards are met across assigned areas.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, good verbal and written communication, and basic computer skills. Certification within 18 months is preferred, with flexible, on-site work in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Follows indirect supervision to support Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
• Distributes instruments and supplies to Surgery and Patient care areas according to preference sheets.
• Maintains safety, infection control standards and daily logs.
• Operates Tray Tracking computer system and documents test results.
• Prepares and delivers accurate case carts for surgical procedures.
• Responds to instrument and supply requests from customers promptly.
• Ensures a clean, organized work environment and rotates through areas to meet service needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Certification within 18 months preferred

Job description

Northwestern Memorial is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical services. The role involves processing instruments, maintaining logs, and ensuring infection control standards are met across assigned areas.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, good verbal and written communication, and basic computer skills. Certification within 18 months is preferred, with flexible, on-site work in a hospital setting.