Sterile Processing Technician

Prime Healthcare; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Elgin is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to manage the sterilization and preparation of medical instruments and trays. The successful candidate will possess communication skills and experience in a hospital setting. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and various benefits to support employees’ needs.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• At least 2 years experience as a Central Sterile Technician.
• Central Supply Certified certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for decontamination, preparation, and sterilization of Central Sterile trays and instruments.
• Perform computer data entry and patient charge card batching.
• Demonstrates knowledge of department locations and supplies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Knowledge of patient supplies

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Central Supply Certified certification

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Overview

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights

Responsibilities

The Central Sterile Technician is responsible for decontamination, preparation, sterilization of Central Sterile trays, instruments, equipment, inventory and restocking of supplies, computer data entry and patient charge card batching. Demonstrates knowledge of all department locations within the facility and ability to access all departments. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates detailed awareness and knowledge of patient supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
• At least two (2) years experience as a Central Sterile Technician required; in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Central Supply Certified certification, preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate.

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.09 to $23.31. The exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of hire, considering factors such as skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Evenings