Sterile Processing Tech - Instrument Care & Prep

SCA Health; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) to maintain instruments and equipment and prepare supplies for the surgical patient. This role operates under the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse and supports sterile technique standards.

Key duties include sterilizing, assembling, disinfecting, and organizing instruments, with crossover responsibilities in purchasing and inventory management as directed by facility policy.

Qualifications

• Understanding of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies.
• Prior experience in instrument processing preferred.
• Certification in instrument processing is preferred.
• Successful completion of BCLS within 90 days or current BCLS certification.
• Instrument processing certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains instruments and equipment in optimal condition for the surgical patient.
• Prepares instrumentation, equipment, and sterile supplies for procedures.
• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, and disinfects instruments and equipment.
• Supports crossover duties in purchasing supplies and inventory management per policy.

Skills

Sterilization knowledge

Disinfection techniques

Instrument handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SCA Health in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) to maintain instruments and equipment and prepare supplies for the surgical patient. This role operates under the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse and supports sterile technique standards.

Key duties include sterilizing, assembling, disinfecting, and organizing instruments, with crossover responsibilities in purchasing and inventory management as directed by facility policy.