Sterile Processing Tech II: Precision Instrument Specialist

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Sterile Processing Tech II in Chicago. Schedule is 7:00am-3:30pm, 40 hours per week. Position requires aseptic technique, proper sterilization, and instrument handling per hospital standards.

Responsibilities include decontamination, sterilization, instrument inspection, tray assembly, equipment QA, and timely case cart preparation. Certification in sterile processing is required, with opportunities for professional growth and adherence to compliance policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Current certification by NICHSPD or IAHCSMM or CBSPD.
• Experience and knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Experience and knowledge in sterilization processes, decontamination, packing and shelf life.

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 policies and infection control.
• Inspects, sorts and processes surgical instrumentation according to policy.
• Reports and isolates damaged 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 container.
• Performs quality assurance and biological testing on equipment and documents results.
• Operates sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaner, washer-decontaminator and related equipment.
• Maintains logs and records test results, and reports adverse results.
• Creates timely case carts for surgical procedures.
• Responds to instrument and supply requests from customers.
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment and rotates through areas as needed.
• Maintains certification and pursues continuing education.
• Mentors new staff as a preceptor during training.

Skills

aseptic techniques

surgical instrumentation

sterilization processes

Education

High School Diploma

NICHSPD/IAHCSMM/CBSPD certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Sterile Processing Tech II in Chicago. Schedule is 7:00am-3:30pm, 40 hours per week. Position requires aseptic technique, proper sterilization, and instrument handling per hospital standards.

Responsibilities include decontamination, sterilization, instrument inspection, tray assembly, equipment QA, and timely case cart preparation. Certification in sterile processing is required, with opportunities for professional growth and adherence to compliance policies.