Sterile Processing Tech I — Onsite Evening Shift

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to support the Central Sterile Processing department in Hyde Park. This 100% onsite role involves preparing OR case carts and sterilizing reprocessable supplies to support patient care.

Essential duties include inventory, assembling instrument trays, operating gas/steam sterilizers, decontaminating supplies, and delivering supplies to care areas. Evening shift, high school diploma required, onsite work in the greater Chicagoland area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to urgent and emergency supply needs.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and push trays over 20 lbs for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily inventory of sterile supplies to ensure appropriate stock levels.
• Prepares and assembles instrument and procedural trays for sterilization.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of all work areas.
• Operates sterilization equipment including gas and steam sterilizers, cart washers, and sonic washers.
• Decontaminates supplies using appropriate methods (washer, sonic cleaner, cart washer, or manual cleaning).
• Prepares OR surgical case carts accurately and efficiently.
• Delivers supplies to patient care areas including clinics, nursery, and diagnostic units.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to support the Central Sterile Processing department in Hyde Park. This 100% onsite role involves preparing OR case carts and sterilizing reprocessable supplies to support patient care.

Essential duties include inventory, assembling instrument trays, operating gas/steam sterilizers, decontaminating supplies, and delivering supplies to care areas. Evening shift, high school diploma required, onsite work in the greater Chicagoland area.