Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Instrument Care

Advocate Health Care; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments. You will manage instrument sets, operate sterilization equipment, and ensure a contaminant‑free environment in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to follow strict procedures. Training and certification within 90 days may be provided by the SPD, with opportunities for teamwork across

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Certified Central Service Tech within 90 days of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate instruments and equipment following procedures.
• Set up and operate decontamination equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and report equipment issues.
• Assemble instrument sets and trays per standards.
• Validate sterilization cycles using indicators and tracking system.
• Package items for terminal sterilization and label loads.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Certified Central Service Tech within 90 days

Tools

Censitrac Instrument Tracking System

Sterilization equipment

Tyvek pouches

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments. You will manage instrument sets, operate sterilization equipment, and ensure a contaminant‑free environment in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to follow strict procedures. Training and certification within 90 days may be provided by the SPD, with opportunities for teamwork across