Sterile Processing Technician II - Onsite Evening Shift

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to prepare OR case carts and perform decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of reprocessable supplies in the Central Sterile Processing Department. The role requires knowledge of all sterilization modalities, instrument tracking systems, and adherence to hospital standards.

Staff rotate across processing areas and may be required to work weekends and holidays; 100% onsite, based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required within 18 months of employment.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, hospital equipment, and medical terminology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to urgent and emergency supply needs.
• Ability to lift and move items over 30 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and decontaminates instruments, trays, supplies, and equipment according to established procedures.
• Operates sterilization and decontamination equipment, including washers, sonic cleaners, and sterilizers.
• Assembles instrument trays and peel packs with proper identification, wrapping, labeling, and sterilization method.
• Monitors and documents sterilization loads, including biological and chemical testing results.
• Identifies and removes defective or unsafe instruments and reports issues to leadership.
• Stocks sterile storage areas and maintains appropriate inventory levels.
• Prepares and delivers case carts based on surgical schedules and preference cards.
• Transports clean and soiled equipment between Sterile Processing and procedural areas.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of all work areas and equipment.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and required departmental training.
• Assists in training and onboarding of new staff.
• Adheres to all safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST or CSPDT certification (within 18 months)

Tools

Instrument tracking systems

Job description

UChicago Medicine in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to prepare OR case carts and perform decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of reprocessable supplies in the Central Sterile Processing Department. The role requires knowledge of all sterilization modalities, instrument tracking systems, and adherence to hospital standards.

Staff rotate across processing areas and may be required to work weekends and holidays; 100% onsite, based in the greater Chicagoland area.