Sterile Processing Technician - Ambulatory Surgery Center

beloithealthsystem; Roscoe Township (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Beloit Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for NorthPointe Ambulatory Surgery Center in Roscoe, IL. The role supports decontamination, sterilization, and tray assembly to ensure safe surgical instrument processing.

Primary duties include maintaining supplies, documenting sterilization loads, and adherence to AAMI standards. Per diem/varied shifts; CRCST certification required within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be CRCST certified within 6 months of hire date.
• Previous experience in Sterile Processing, OR Room Procedure Support, or Surgical Tech preferred.
• Must adhere to hospital and Sterile Processing Department policies.
• Maintains ethical conduct and confidentiality of patient information.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and orders supplies for packaging and keeps shelves stocked.
• Sends equipment in need of repair to the proper department.
• Packages items according to AAMI standards.
• Performs miscellaneous cleaning duties as assigned.
• Maintains sterilization records as indicated by policy; completes other duties.
• Decontamination: handles hazardous waste, operates sonic/washer disinfecting equipment, uses cleaning chemicals, follows instrument care procedures.
• Processing: uses sterilization methods, cleans equipment, assembles instrument trays, maintains load records, uses STERRAD per manufacturer directions.
• Cleans the department as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Sterilization

Recordkeeping

Instruments handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

STERRAD

Job description

Beloit Health System is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician at NorthPointe Ambulatory Surgery Center in Rosoce, IL.

• Shift: Per Diem/Varied
• Schedule: Per Diem/Varied
• Hours per week: Per Diem/Varied
• Benefits Status: Limited Benefits
• Department: NorthPointe Ambulatory Surgery Cetner Equipment Cleaning

The Sterile Processing Technician maintains recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilizing surgical instruments in an accurate and timely manner. The Sterile Processing Technician performs sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment.

The Sterile Processing Technician:

• Maintains and orders supplies from storeroom as needed for packaging and keeps shelves stocked
• Sends equipment in need of repair to the proper department
• Packages various items according to AAMI standards
• Performs miscellaneous cleaning duties as assigned
• Maintains sterilization records as indicated by policyCompletes other assigned job duties
• Decontamination Side:
  • Handles hazardous waste properly and follows procedures.
  • Operates sonic and washer disinfecting equipment.
  • Uses various chemicals to clean items properly
  • Follows the correct techniques in the care, handling and cleaning of instruments and items.
  • Performs miscellaneous cleaning duties as assigned.
  • Follows manufacturer's instructions carefully when performing duties.
• Processing Side:
  • Uses various methods of sterilization in processing items.
  • Carefully cleans the sterilizing equipment and troubleshoots problems.
  • Assembles trays of instruments for various departments.
  • Maintains accurate records for each sterilization load.
  • Uses STERRAD according to manufacturer's recommendations.
• Cleans the department as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be CRCST certified within 6 months of hire date
• Previous experience as Sterile Processing, OR Room Procedure Support Technician, or Surgical Tech preferred.
• Must adhere to established hospital and Sterile Processing Department policies, rules and regulations.
• Maintains ethical conduct and keeps confidential personal and medical information about patients.