Sterile Processing Tech II - Team Lead & Quality Improver

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Illinois seeks a SPD Tech I to assemble instrument sets and support decontamination. The role requires ensuring cleanliness, proper assembly, and adherence to sterilization protocols to prevent cross-contamination.

The position includes preparing case carts, supervising workflow, and assisting in equipment maintenance. A High school diploma and SPD experience are preferred to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and follow directions.
• Computer skills and familiarity with sterilization equipment.
• Experience operating sterilization equipment and understanding decontamination processes.
• Registered Central Service Tech credential or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assembles general and specialty instrument sets following established lists.
• Maintains clean, organized decontamination area and handles infectious waste per protocol.
• Sets up decontamination equipment and ensures proper function and workflow.
• Performs SPD Tech I duties including assembling case carts and following sterilization protocol.
• Leads with behaviors to ensure quality control and effective operations.

Skills

Communication

Follow directions

Computer skills

Sterilization equipment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Illinois seeks a SPD Tech I to assemble instrument sets and support decontamination. The role requires ensuring cleanliness, proper assembly, and adherence to sterilization protocols to prevent cross-contamination.

The position includes preparing case carts, supervising workflow, and assisting in equipment maintenance. A High school diploma and SPD experience are preferred to ensure safe, efficient operations.