Sterile Processing Technician I

MedStar Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Sterile Processing Technician I in Chicago, where you will ensure the safety of surgical instruments and support patient care through diligent sterilization practices. This entry-level position offers comprehensive training, competitive pay, and benefits while working in a vital behind-the-scenes role in healthcare.

Benefits

Medical/Vision/Dental benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• Preferred 0-1 year of experience in Sterile Processing.
• Must obtain CRCST or CBSPD certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Reprocess surgical trays post-surgery, ensuring cleanliness and sterility.
• Operate sterilization equipment and participate in regular training.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician I

Req ID:

49626

Job Category:

Clinical Support/Instrument Processing/Education

Chicago, IL, US, 60612

Workplace Type:

Onsite

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

How You Will Make a Difference

Does an opportunity to work in healthcare excite you? If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make an impact on the health and safety of those around you, we'd love to discuss you joining our team as a Sterile Processing Technician. No prior experience in Sterile Processing? Everyone must start somewhere! We make sure you are trained in all facets of Sterile Processing to set you up for success and career advancement.

Our Sterile Processing Technicians take pride in their work because they know it plays an important role in patient safety. Safe procedures start with clean instruments. Our Sterile Processing Technicians work behind the scenes of healthcare facilities in a fast-paced environment, impacting patient safety without being patient facing. When healthcare facilities need the help of product experts, they call us because they know our Technicians are continuously trained on industry best practices.

What You Will Do

• Reprocess surgical trays post-surgery; ensuring they are decontaminated, cleaned, inspected, sterilized, correctly assembled within a timely manner and ready for the next case


• Operate sterile processing washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic and drying cabinets


• Participate in regular on-site training

What You Need to Be Successful

• High School diploma or GED


• 0 - 1years of transferable or previous Sterile Processing experience preferred


• CRCST or CBSPD certification (must obtain certification within 12 months of hire and maintain annually)

What We're Offering You in Return

STERIS is a global organization offering full time opportunities to join our growing team. We offer benefits including Medical/Vision/Dental, Paid Time Off, and a 401(k) with company match.

Our motto in the Sterile Processing Department is simple: 100% complete, 100% sterile, 100% on time. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you play a crucial role in making sure we live up to that standard. If you're looking for the chance to impact dozens of people a day, and you want to further your career with a company that offers several opportunities for career development, click the apply button below. Let's create a healthier and safer world, together.

Pay range for this opportunity is$19.92-$25.78.This position is eligible forbonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits:STERIS Benefits

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by * 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location's HR Office during normal business hours.

Req ID:

49626

Job Category:

Clinical Support/Instrument Processing/Education

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60612

Workplace Type:

Onsite

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