Sterile Processing Technician

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Profit sharing

Wellness program

Health savings accounts

Flexible savings accounts

ID protection plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to sterilize and maintain instrumentation in a safe, sanitary manner. You will follow policies, ensure quality controls, and support OR readiness.

Responsibilities include organizing storage, labeling supplies, maintaining instrument rooms, testing in SPD, and coordinating loaner trays with OR staff. Requires high school diploma; CRCST/CSPDT preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sterile techniques.
• Understanding of standard practices and procedures.
• Proficiency with EMRs and standard software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supplies and equipment for SPD per policies and manufacturer guidelines.
• Organize storage of supplies for efficient handling.
• Maintain a catalog of procedure trays.
• Keep instrument room areas safe, orderly and sanitary.
• Label all supplies and equipment for sterilization.
• Ensure instruments and equipment function properly.
• Perform and log testing in the SPD department.
• Assist with preparing instruments for the OR and prioritize turnover.
• Coordinate with OR staff to ensure loaner trays/equipment are available and processed.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable SPD environment.
• Stay current on AMII regulations related to sterilization and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile techniques

EMR proficiency

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Shift Type: 2 days per week / 10 hours per shift

Job Description

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for sterilization and maintenance of instrumentation and equipment in an efficient, safe and sanitary manner. Follows established policy and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements. Maintains quality controls.

As a representative of this facility, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct effect on the center's image and perceptions of quality service. Interaction with patients, physicians, referral sources, guest, visitors, volunteer workers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork that is congruent with the center's standards and guidelines to promote positive relations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains supplies and equipment as needed for SPD in accordance with established policies and procedures and all manufacturer guidelines.
• Organize storage of supplies for efficient handling.
• Maintain a catalog of procedure trays.
• Maintain instrument room areas in a safe, orderly and sanitary condition.
• Appropriately label all supplies and equipment for sterilization.
• Maintain instruments and equipment to assure proper function and integrity.
• Perform and log all necessary testing in the SPD department in accordance with all established policies and procedures.
• Assist with preparing instruments for the OR and prioritizes instrumentation for turnover.
• Works with OR staff ensure all loaner trays and equipment are in the facility and processed in a timely manner.
• Creates and maintains a safe and comfortable environment in the Sterile Processing department .
• Maintains current knowledge of AMII regulations as it relates to sterilization and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Certifications/Licensure

• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician) is preferred.

Experience

• Previous instrument technician experience is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ambulatory surgery center experience preferred.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of sterile techniques.
• Understanding of standard practices and procedures.
• Computer skills, including EMRs, Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to function effectively in stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written methods.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Duties and responsibilities, experience, qualifications, skills, supervisory relationship, physical/mental demands, and environmental/ working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.