Sterile Processing Tech I: Instrument Prep & QA

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Lake Forest, IL seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to support the hospital through sterile instrument processing and supply distribution. The role requires rotation through various areas, adherence to infection control, and precise documentation of test results and materials handling.

The position emphasizes safe handling, timely case cart preparation, and responsive service to surgical teams while maintaining a clean, efficient work environment and following policy

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Works under the indirect supervision of the Resource Coordinator and Manager to support Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
• Follows preference sheet to accurately dispense instruments and supplies to Surgery and Patient care areas.
• Daily flexibility to perform responsibilities, knowledge of routine policies and procedures and adherence of safety and infection control standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of the Tray Tracking computer system in assigned areas of the department.
• Reports and isolates damaged and missing items to Resource Coordinator and Manager.
• Performs quality assurance and biological testing on equipment and documents accordingly.
• Maintains logs, prepares, checks and records test results. Approves or refuses materials from sterilizer based on test results.
• Executes proper procedures for equipment malfunctions.
• Prepares and delivers accurate and timely case carts for use in surgical procedures.
• Responds to instrument and supply requests from customers in a timely manner.
• Maintains a friendly, clean and orderly work environment.
• Checks and reprocesses any expired items.
• Accurately prepares and labels items for the appropriate method of sterilization.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all areas of the department by rotating through assigned work areas to ensure service needs of the customer are met.
• Completes work from previous shift to accommodate department schedules.
• Dispenses and delivers materials via dumbwaiter, tube system, elevator and/or handcarts.
• Communicates issues, problems and concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Tray Tracking computer system

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Lake Forest, IL seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to support the hospital through sterile instrument processing and supply distribution. The role requires rotation through various areas, adherence to infection control, and precise documentation of test results and materials handling.

The position emphasizes safe handling, timely case cart preparation, and responsive service to surgical teams while maintaining a clean, efficient work environment and following policy