Sterile Processing Tech II — Critical OR Support

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; DeKalb Township (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Sterilizing Tech II in Illinois to disassemble, clean, assemble, sterilize, and store trays, instruments, and supplies. You will provide sterile items to operating rooms and manage department inventory.

The role requires 1 year of experience, a High School diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and a Sterile Processing certification. Teamwork, documentation accuracy, and infection-control adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a sterile processing or related role.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and inventory.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Sterile Processing certification through an accredited body.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, assembles, sterilizes, and stores trays, instruments and supplies.
• Provides sterile supplies to operating rooms and maintains inventory.
• Distributes accurate information to patients and staff and offers directions.
• Uses service recovery to resolve issues and maintains department reports.
• Assembles instrument trays with high accuracy and tracks through systems.
• Ensures clean and organized work areas and proper sterilization documentation.
• Prioritizes workload and performs other duties as assigned

Skills

1 year of experience

High School diploma

Basic computer skills

English communication

Sterile Processing certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Sterilizing Tech II in Illinois to disassemble, clean, assemble, sterilize, and store trays, instruments, and supplies. You will provide sterile items to operating rooms and manage department inventory.

The role requires 1 year of experience, a High School diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and a Sterile Processing certification. Teamwork, documentation accuracy, and infection-control adherence are essential.