Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Instrument Care & Safety

Gold Coast Surgical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Job summary

Gold Coast Surgical Center in Chicago is seeking a meticulous Sterile Processing Technician to sterilize and clean medical equipment, prepare instrument trays for surgeries, and maintain inventory. The role requires strong attention to detail, familiarity with sterilization techniques, and the ability to handle fragile equipment.

The position involves picking up contaminated items, cleaning and packing supplies, operating sterilization equipment, and documenting procedures.

Qualifications

• Meticulous with strong attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of a variety of sterilization techniques.
• Ability to work with fragile equipment.
• Certification in sterile processing in ambulatory surgery setting.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment.
• Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment.
• Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.
• Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures.
• Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.
• Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
• Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Team player

Critical thinking

Good judgment

Independent worker

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Gold Coast Surgical Center in Chicago is seeking a meticulous Sterile Processing Technician to sterilize and clean medical equipment, prepare instrument trays for surgeries, and maintain inventory. The role requires strong attention to detail, familiarity with sterilization techniques, and the ability to handle fragile equipment.

The position involves picking up contaminated items, cleaning and packing supplies, operating sterilization equipment, and documenting procedures.