Sterile Processing Tech II - Feinberg, Full-time, Nights

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Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II for the Night shift (11:00pm-7:30am), 40 hours per week. The role involves aseptic techniques, sterilization, and ensuring instrument readiness for patient care areas in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The candidate will handle decontamination, instrument processing, and quality checks while adhering to ethical, regulatory, and institutional standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Certification by NICHSPD, IAHCSMM or CBSPD required.
• Experience and knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Experience and knowledge in the use of all types of sterilization processes, decontamination, packing and shelf life, including aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Uses Tray Tracking computer system in assigned areas of the department.
• Decontaminate, disinfect and/or sterilize surgical instruments per policies including infection control protocols.
• Inspects, sorts, and processes surgical instrumentation according to policy and procedures.
• Reports and isolates damaged and missing items to Resource Coordinator and Manager.
• Assembles and organizes instrument sets according to instrument count sheets.
• Prepares instrument trays for sterilization by wrapping or using a sterilization container.
• Maintains logs, checks and records test results; approves materials from Sterilizer or reports adverse results.
• Operates ultrasonic cleaner, washer-decontaminator, heat-sealing apparatus, sterilizers and cart washers.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Sterilization processes knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Full-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $23.90
• Salary Range Maximum: $30.17
• Compensation: USD 23.9 - USD 30.17 - hourly

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

Schedule: 11:00pm-7:30am, 40 hours per week

The Sterile Processing Tech II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• The Sterile Processing Tech II must have thorough knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures, sterilization techniques and procedures, infection control and work flow principles and requirements, equipment and supply processing; demonstrates and exercises responsible judgment to provide necessary supplies and equipment for the patient care areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates knowledge and use of the Tray Tracking computer system in assigned areas of the department.
• Decontaminate, disinfect and/or sterilize surgical instruments in compliance with all established policies and procedures including infection control protocols.
• Inspects, sorts, and processes surgical instrumentation in accordance to policy and procedures.
• Reports and isolates damaged and missing items to Resource Coordinator and Manager.
• Assembles and organizes surgical instrument sets according to instrument count sheets.
• Prepares instrument trays for sterilization by appropriately wrapping or utilizing a sterilization container.
• Performs quality assurance and biological testing on equipment and documents accordingly.
• Operates ultrasonic cleaner, washer-decontaminator, heat-sealing apparatus, sterilizers and cart washers within established guidelines.
• Maintains logs, prepares, checks and records test results. Approves or refuses materials from Sterilizer based on test results. Reports to management any adverse results.
• Executes proper procedures for equipment malfunctions.
• Prepares and delivers accurate and timely case carts for use in surgical procedures.
• Responds to instrument and supply requests from customers in a timely manner.
• Maintains a friendly, clean and orderly work environment.
• Checks and reprocesses any expired items.
• Accurately prepares and labels items for the appropriate method of sterilization.
• Acts as a resource to other staff.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all areas of the department by rotating through assigned work areas to ensure service needs of the customer are meet.
• Maintains National or International Certification for Sterile Processing and Distribution. Assists in responsibility as a self-directed professional for continuing education.
• Completes work from previous shift to accommodate department schedules.
• Dispenses and delivers materials via dumbwaiter, tube system, elevator and/or handcarts.
• Performs role of preceptor during training of new employees.
• Communicates issues, problems and concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Ability to use established communication channels (i.e. Spectralink Phone) in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner, when coverage needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Current certification by the National Institute for the Certification of Healthcare Sterile Processing and Distribution Personnel (NICHSPD) or the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution (CBSPD)
• Experience and knowledge of surgical instrumentation
• Experience and knowledge in the use of all types of sterilization processes, decontamination, packing and shelf life, including aseptic techniques and their applications to various items processed.

Preferred:

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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