Sterile Processing Tech II: Precise, Critical OR Support

Northwestern Medicine; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Sterilizing Tech II to support the operating rooms with sterilization, disassembly, cleaning, and assembly of trays, instruments, and supplies. The role adheres to infection control practices and maintains inventory and documentation.

The candidate will work with diverse teams, ensure timely updates to patients and departments, and perform quality control and accuracy in instrument preparation for procedures.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience
• High School degree or equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
• Sterile Processing certification through an accredited body.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, assembles, sterilizes, and stores procedure trays, instruments, equipment and supplies according to prescribed procedures.
• Completes requests to dispense supplies directly to the Operating Rooms and maintaining department supply inventory.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers.
• Addresses questions and concerns promptly or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so.
• Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments.
• Maintains and updates department reports.
• Dispenses sterile supplies and trays to hospital departments.
• Assembles case carts with high accuracy.
• Communicates with inventory specialties for all supplies.
• Performs quality control functions.
• Disassembles and cleans instruments and equipment using proper technique.
• Assembles instrument trays with high degree of accuracy using the instrument tracking system.
• Maintains assigned work areas in a clean and organized manner.
• Sterilizes all instruments and supplies using the correct sterilization method.
• Completes all sterilization documentation.
• Prioritizes workload.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Sterile Processing certification

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Sterilizing Tech II to support the operating rooms with sterilization, disassembly, cleaning, and assembly of trays, instruments, and supplies. The role adheres to infection control practices and maintains inventory and documentation.

The candidate will work with diverse teams, ensure timely updates to patients and departments, and perform quality control and accuracy in instrument preparation for procedures.