Sterile Processing Tech II

IHA; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Competitive Shift Differentials

Career Development

Tuition Reimbursement

On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Mem./

Job summary

Loyola Medicine, part of Trinity Health, seeks a Certified Sterile Processing Technician for evening shifts in the Maywood/Chicago area. The role involves decontaminating instruments, assembling trays, and sterilizing instrument sets for high-stakes surgeries.

Responsibilities include preparing case carts for procedures, logging BI results, and communicating any issues to leadership. On-call availability is required, with benefits starting from day one.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; further training or coursework preferred.
• 1 year or less of related experience is acceptable; 1-2 years preferred.
• Surgical - Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician designation required.
• On-call availability is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate instruments, assemble trays and equipment for procedures.
• Assemble case carts for surgical procedures under time pressure with OR team support.
• Sterilize instruments and document BI results and loads accurately; escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Instrument sterilization

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma

On-the-job training possible

Tools

Sterilization equipment

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

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

• Benefits from Day One
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• 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

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

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.