Sterile Processing Technician I- Registry, Evenings

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to join the Central Sterile Processing team in Hyde Park. This 100% onsite role supports OR case carts, decontamination, and instrument sterilization for patient care.

Key responsibilities include inventory, preparing trays, operating sterilization equipment, and ensuring strict adherence to department policies. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills; ability to lift 20 lbs or more is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift and push trays over 20 lbs; stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble OR surgical case carts for sterilization.
• Operate sterilization equipment (gas and steam) and related tools.
• Decontaminate supplies using washers or manual cleaning methods.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Deliver supplies to patient care areas and track inventory.
• Adhere to department policies and confidentiality requirements.
• Participate in training to support patient care excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine as a Sterile Processing Technician I in the Central Sterile Processing Department in Hyde Park. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Responsible for preparing OR surgical case carts and performing decontamination and sterilization of reprocessable supplies, equipment, and surgical instruments in support of patient care.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs daily inventory of sterile supplies to ensure appropriate stock levels
• Prepares and assembles instrument and procedural trays for sterilization
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of all work areas
• Operates sterilization equipment including gas and steam sterilizers, cart washers, and sonic washers
• Decontaminates supplies using appropriate methods (washer, sonic cleaner, cart washer, or manual cleaning)
• Prepares OR surgical case carts accurately and efficiently
• Delivers supplies to patient care areas including clinics, nursery, and diagnostic units
• Tracks equipment and instrument trays to maintain accurate inventory
• Prepares and assembles instruments for operating rooms, clinics, and birth rooms
• Prepares linen packs and "special-fold" surgical linens for sterilization
• Delivers equipment as requested per department needs
• Adheres to all department policies and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality of all information
• Participates in training and development to support patient care excellence
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to respond effectively to urgent and emergency supply needs
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and push trays over 20 lbs for extended periods

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in central supply or sterile processing
• Previous hospital-based central supply experience

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Registry
• Shift: Evening - 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• Work Location: Onsite
• Unit/Department: Central Sterile Processing
• Code: 743 Clerical

About Us

We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment... with patients and with each other. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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