Sterile Processing Tech II - Day Shift, Excellent Benefits

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II to support sterile instruments and aseptic procedures. The role involves decontamination, sterilization, instrument preparation, and compliance with infection control standards.

This position requires active certification in sterile processing and prior experience with instrument handling and sterilization methods. Schedule is 7:00am-3:30pm, 40 hours per week, with duties rotating across the department to ensure timely

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Current certification by NICHSPD or IAHCSMM or CBSPD.
• Experience with surgical instrumentation.
• Experience with sterilization processes and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Operate Tray Tracking computer system.
• Decontaminate, disinfect and sterilize surgical instruments per policies.
• Inspect, sort and process surgical instrumentation.
• Report damaged/missing items to Resource Coordinator and Manager.
• Assemble and organize instrument sets.
• Prepare instrument trays for sterilization and wrapping.
• Perform quality assurance and biological testing on equipment.
• Operate sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaner, washer-decontaminator, and related equipment.
• Maintain logs and document test results.
• Communicate issues to management in a timely manner.
• Provide coverage and support across department areas as needed.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Surgical instrumentation

Sterilization procedures

Education

NICHSPD Certification

IAHCSMM Certification

CBSPD Certification

High School Diploma

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II to support sterile instruments and aseptic procedures. The role involves decontamination, sterilization, instrument preparation, and compliance with infection control standards.

This position requires active certification in sterile processing and prior experience with instrument handling and sterilization methods. Schedule is 7:00am-3:30pm, 40 hours per week, with duties rotating across the department to ensure timely