Sterile Processing Tech I: Instrument Prep & Sterilization

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Oak Lawn, IL seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate instruments, assemble instrument sets, and ensure sterile equipment for the operating room. You will follow approved procedures and work under supervision to maintain cross-contamination prevention.

The role requires attention to detail, communication, and basic computer skills; incumbents work in a fast-paced hospital setting handling instrument processing, sterilization equipment, and inventory

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to communicate and follow directions.
• Good human relations skills and basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate instruments and equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
• Set up decontamination equipment and maintain workflow.
• Collect soiled equipment and transport using proper techniques.
• Assemble and package instrument sets for terminal sterilization.
• Monitor sterilizers and document loads.
• Manage inventory and storage of sterile items.
• Handle infectious waste according to hospital procedures.
• Support quality improvement and act as a preceptor for new staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Follow directions

Human relations skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Oak Lawn, IL seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate instruments, assemble instrument sets, and ensure sterile equipment for the operating room. You will follow approved procedures and work under supervision to maintain cross-contamination prevention.

The role requires attention to detail, communication, and basic computer skills; incumbents work in a fast-paced hospital setting handling instrument processing, sterilization equipment, and inventory