Sterile Processing Tech II

IHA; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Shift Differentials

Career Development

Referral Rewards

Job summary

Loyola Medicine in Chicago's western suburbs is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join a national academic, quaternary care system. You will decontaminate instruments, assemble trays and sterilize trays for prescribed patient procedures, supporting timely OR readiness.

This full-time evening-shift role offers competitive shift differentials, career development, and referral rewards. A high school diploma is required; certification in Sterile Processing is preferred; on-call duty is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required. Preferred: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
• Less than one year of previous job-related experience required. Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
• Surgical - Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician required
• On-Call is required

Responsibilities

• The Certified Sterile Processing Technician decontaminates instruments, assembles trays and/or equipment, and sterilizes instrument trays for prescribed patient procedures.
• Assembles case carts for specific surgical procedures. In response to the time-critical needs of the surgeon, nurses and OR team members, the SRP CP Technician processes a variety of highly specialized surgical instrument trays and powered surgical tools and implant devices, often in high pressure situations engendered by the life-threatening nature of unexpected trauma or technologically advanced surgical procedures.
• Sterilizes instruments including quarantining instruments until the biological indicator (BI) is read negative. Documents information correctly regarding the BIs. Correctly documents all items in each sterilization load, including peel packs and trays. Informs manager, supervisor, or lead when there is a problem with a sterilization load and reprocesses as needed.

Education

High School Diploma

Surgical - Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician

Job description

Description

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from more than 1,500 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. All three of our hospital sites are within a short commute from the city!

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening Shift

Description

If you are a Sterile Processing Technician who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!

What You’ll Do

• The Certified Sterile Processing Technician decontaminates instruments, assembles trays and/or equipment, and sterilizes instrument trays for prescribed patient procedures.
• Assembles case carts for specific surgical procedures. In response to the time-critical needs of the surgeon, nurses and OR team members, the SRP CP Technician processes a variety of highly specialized surgical instrument trays and powered surgical tools and implant devices, often in high pressure situations engendered by the life-threatening nature of unexpected trauma or technologically advanced surgical procedures.
• Sterilizes instruments including quarantining instruments until the biological indicator (BI) is read negative. Documents information correctly regarding the BIs. Correctly documents all items in each sterilization load, including peel packs and trays. Informs manager, supervisor, or lead when there is a problem with a sterilization load and reprocesses as needed.

We Offer Our SRP Techs

• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Career Development
• Referral Rewards

What You'll Need For This Job

• High School Diploma required. Preferred: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
• Less than one year of previous job-related experience required. Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
• Surgical - Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician required
• On-Call is required

Compensation

Pay Range: $17.30-$26.81 per hour

Benefits

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.