Sterile Processing Technician | Instrument Prep Pro

SCA Health; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is hiring a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) in Libertyville, IL. You will ensure instruments and equipment are maintained, sterilized, and prepared for the surgical team, under guidance from the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse.

You’ll handle sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and inventory duties, with opportunities to contribute to purchasing and stock management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies including industry standardized principles and practice in sterilization and disinfection.
• Prior experience in instrument processing preferred.
• Prior experience as a surgical technologist/procedure technologist preferred.
• Successful completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment required or documentation of current BCLS certification.
• Certification in instrument processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as an Instrument Processing Technician under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and maintenance and care of instruments and equipment.
• Cleans and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after use and returns it to the proper area, in appropriate sequence, for storage and/or processing.
• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, and disinfects instruments and equipment and maintains the functions of the instrument processing area/department.
• Responsible for crossover duties in other areas such as purchasing supplies and inventory management in proper areas according to facility policy and management guidance.

Skills

Sterilization knowledge

Aseptic technique

Disinfection standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SCA Health is hiring a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) in Libertyville, IL. You will ensure instruments and equipment are maintained, sterilized, and prepared for the surgical team, under guidance from the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse.

You’ll handle sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and inventory duties, with opportunities to contribute to purchasing and stock management.