Sterile Processing Tech: Evening Shift, Full-Time

Advocate Health; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health requires a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate and sterilize patient care equipment in a fast-paced hospital setting. Responsibilities include assembling test packs for sterilizers, maintaining clean storage areas, and distributing sterile items to OR per schedule; strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures are essential.

CRCST certification within 18 months of hire is mandatory, with a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience

Qualifications

• Decontaminates patient care equipment.
• Performs sterilization processes and monitors cycles.
• Maintains inventory and stores sterile supplies.
• Demonstrates ability to follow procedures and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination of Patient Care Equipment.
• Wears protective attire and follows decontamination procedures.
• Collects soiled/reusable equipment and transports per shift.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment and work area after shift.
• Handles infectious waste per hospital policy.
• Assembles test packs for sterilizers and monitors cycles.
• Labels and loads items for sterilization; documents process.

Skills

Communication

Follow directions

Computer skills

CRCST certification within 18 months

Education

High school diploma

1 year sterile processing or related experience

Job description

Advocate Health requires a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate and sterilize patient care equipment in a fast-paced hospital setting. Responsibilities include assembling test packs for sterilizers, maintaining clean storage areas, and distributing sterile items to OR per schedule; strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures are essential.

CRCST certification within 18 months of hire is mandatory, with a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience