Sterile Processing Tech II - Instrument Care & QA

Advocate Health Care; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician at Aurora West Allis Medical Center. The role encompasses receiving, decontaminating, and sterilizing instruments, assembling trays, and ensuring sterility across procedures.

The candidate should be certified and bring experience in a fast-paced SPD environment. Position is full-time with competitive benefits and schedule details include 0630-1500 hours and potential weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• CRCST/CSPDT/CFER certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Typically 2+ years in Sterile Processing or Central Supply preferred.
• Knowledge of AORN and AAMI standards; familiarity with instrument tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive and decontaminate soiled items, sort and rinse instruments.
• Prepare trays and sets, wrap and label according to policy.
• Sterilize instruments using aerator, steam or gas sterilizers; verify sterility.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

AORN standards

AAMI standards

Censitrac instrument tracking

Sterilization principles

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Censitrac instrument tracking

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician at Aurora West Allis Medical Center. The role encompasses receiving, decontaminating, and sterilizing instruments, assembling trays, and ensuring sterility across procedures.

The candidate should be certified and bring experience in a fast-paced SPD environment. Position is full-time with competitive benefits and schedule details include 0630-1500 hours and potential weekend rotation.