Sterile Processing Technician I - Lavin, Full-time, Evenings

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to support surgical services. Shift is 3:00pm–11:30pm, 40 hours weekly, with responsibilities including dispensing instruments, preparing case carts, and using the Tray Tracking system.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, good verbal and written communication, and basic computer skills. Certification within 18 months preferred; training on aseptic techniques and infection control will be provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Follows preference sheet to dispense instruments and supplies to Surgery and Patient care areas.
• Maintains Tray Tracking system and reports issues to supervisor.
• Prepares and delivers accurate case carts for use in surgical procedures.
• Rotates through department areas to ensure service needs are met.
• Performs quality assurance and biological testing on equipment and documents results.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Tray Tracking system

Job description

Description

Schedule

3:00pm-11:30pm, 40 hours per week

The Sterile Processing Technician I reflect the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Works under the indirect supervision of the Resource Coordinator and Manager to support Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
• Follows preference sheet to accurately dispense instruments and supplies to Surgery and Patient care areas.
• This position requires daily flexibility to perform responsibilities, knowledge of routine policies andprocedures and adherence of safety and infection control standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of the Tray Tracking computer system in assigned areas of the department.
• Reports and isolates damaged and missing items to Resource Coordinator and Manager.
• Performs quality assurance and biological testing on equipment and documents accordingly.
• Maintains logs, prepares, checks and records test results. Approves or refuses materials fromsterilizer based on test results. Reports to management any adverse results.
• Executes proper procedures for equipment malfunctions.
• Prepares and delivers accurate and timely case carts for use in surgical procedures.
• Responds to instrument and supply requests from customers in a timely manner.
• Maintains a friendly, clean and orderly work environment.
• Checks and reprocesses any expired items.
• Accurately prepares and labels items for the appropriate method of sterilization.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all areas of the department by rotating through assigned work areas to ensure service needs of the customer are met.
• Completes work from previous shift to accommodate department schedules.
• Dispenses and delivers materials via dumbwaiter, tube system, elevator and/or handcarts.
• Communicates issues, problems and concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic Computer Skills

Preferred:

• Certification desired within 18 months.
• Have knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures, sterilization techniques and procedures, infection control and work flow principles and requirements, instrument and supply processing; demonstrates and exercises responsible judgment to provide necessary supplies and instruments for the patient care areas.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.