Sterile Processing Tech — Local & Travel Roles

SIPS Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated recruiters

Optional worksite locations

Health and Welfare Benefits

Company-paid long-term disability (LTD

Term Life coverage

Job summary

SIPS Healthcare in Chicago, IL is hiring Sterile Processing Technicians to support our growing team. The role involves retrieving contaminated supplies, preparing sterile instrument trays, and maintaining inventory for surgeries and procedures.

You will work with minimal supervision, lifting up to 50 lbs, and following strict safety and quality standards. A high school diploma is required; medical terminology knowledge is a plus. Health and welfare benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand medical terminology to follow instructions and records.
• Proficiency with decontamination and instrument handling.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Capable of lifting 30–50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants and operating decontamination equipment.
• Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment.
• Examining supplies to ensure proper cleaning and sanitation.
• Testing and reporting issues with sterilization equipment.
• Sterilizing, preparing, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for procedures.
• Preparing and delivering equipment for surgeries and carts.
• Maintaining records of sterilization procedures and inventory.
• Controlling inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expirations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Quality improvement

Flexible approach

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical technologies

Job description

SIPS Healthcare in Chicago, IL is hiring Sterile Processing Technicians to support our growing team. The role involves retrieving contaminated supplies, preparing sterile instrument trays, and maintaining inventory for surgeries and procedures.

You will work with minimal supervision, lifting up to 50 lbs, and following strict safety and quality standards. A high school diploma is required; medical terminology knowledge is a plus. Health and welfare benefits are included.