Sterile Processing Tech I — Clean, Sterilize & Support Care

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, IL is seeking a Sterilizing Tech I to receive, clean, disinfect, and sterilize medical instruments and equipment, and to store and distribute supplies across departments.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and basic computer skills; CSPDT certification is preferred and two or more years of experience is a plus. It emphasizes quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and safe handling of biohazardous materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment using appropriate methods, substances and equipment.
• Receives, stocks, packages, and distributes medical instruments and equipment.
• Performs and documents required quality assurance testing and inspection on stock. Inventories and reorders supplies.
• Properly disposes of biohazardous substances, chemicals, medical waste, and unusable equipment and supplies.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification as CSPDT (preferred)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, IL is seeking a Sterilizing Tech I to receive, clean, disinfect, and sterilize medical instruments and equipment, and to store and distribute supplies across departments.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and basic computer skills; CSPDT certification is preferred and two or more years of experience is a plus. It emphasizes quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and safe handling of biohazardous materials.