Sterile Processing Technician: Enable Safe Surgeries

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support sterile processing for surgery and patient care areas. The role involves following safety protocols, maintaining instruments, and ensuring timely delivery of case carts for procedures.

Ideal candidates will hold a High School Diploma, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have basic computer abilities to operate the Tray Tracking system and document

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Basic computer skills needed for daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supports Northwestern Memorial Hospital under supervision to ensure sterile processing operations.
• Follows preference sheet to accurately dispense instruments and supplies.
• Maintains safety, infection control standards, and quality assurance procedures.
• Operates Tray Tracking computer system and records test results and material status.
• Prepares and delivers case carts for surgical procedures and responds to instrument requests.
• Maintains a clean, organized work environment and communicates issues to management.

Skills

Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support sterile processing for surgery and patient care areas. The role involves following safety protocols, maintaining instruments, and ensuring timely delivery of case carts for procedures.

Ideal candidates will hold a High School Diploma, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have basic computer abilities to operate the Tray Tracking system and document