Sterile Processing Tech — Offsite Center (2nd/3rd Shift)

Rippling, Inc.; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Instrumentum is hiring Sterile Processing Technicians for our Elmhurst, IL off-site reprocessing center. You will handle the full cycle from receipt to ship, including decontamination, sterilization, and packaging of surgical instruments.

This is a fast-paced production environment with defined processes and schedules. Ideal candidates have 1+ year in sterile processing, reading IFUs, and willingness to complete certifications.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of hands-on sterile processing experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Working knowledge of decontamination, tray assembly, and steam sterilization
• Comfort reading and following IFUs, SOPs, and count sheets
• Willingness to complete required vaccinations and health screenings

Responsibilities

• Receive, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, package, store, build case carts, and ship — the full cycle
• Decontaminate surgical instrumentation using manual cleaning, ultrasonic, washer‑disinfectors, and cart washers
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble complex surgical instruments
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, function, and damage, then assemble trays and sets to count sheets
• Package sets using wrap, rigid containers, and peel pouches with the correct indicators and labeling
• Run steam and low‑temperature sterilization cycles and document load records and biological monitoring results
• Process orthopedic sets, loaner trays, and consignment instrumentation
• Track every set in Censitrac from receipt through return to the client facility
• Follow protocol for non‑conforming instruments and escalate as needed
• Work to ANSI/AAMI standards, manufacturer IFUs, and our Quality Management System

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Reading IFUs

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Censitrac

Job description

Instrumentum is hiring Sterile Processing Technicians for our Elmhurst, IL off-site reprocessing center. You will handle the full cycle from receipt to ship, including decontamination, sterilization, and packaging of surgical instruments.

This is a fast-paced production environment with defined processes and schedules. Ideal candidates have 1+ year in sterile processing, reading IFUs, and willingness to complete certifications.