Sterile Processing Technician: Offsite Center, 2nd/3rd Shift

Instrumentum; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off starting day one

9 paid holidays

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Instrumentum is hiring Sterile Processing Technicians for its Elmhurst, IL off-site reprocessing center. The role offers full-time hours with benefits and shifts on 2nd and 3rd. You will handle the full instrument processing cycle, from decontamination to packing and shipping, while adhering to industry standards and internal SOPs.

Requires 1+ year of hands-on sterile processing experience and a high school diploma. Certifications are a plus and may influence the pay range of $27–$37 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of hands-on sterile processing experience in hospital SPD, ambulatory surgery center, or off-site reprocessing facility.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of decontamination, tray assembly, and steam sterilization.
• Willingness to complete required vaccinations and health screenings.

Responsibilities

• Receive, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, package, store, build case carts, and ship — the full cycle.
• Decontaminate surgical instrumentation using manual cleaning, ultrasonic, washer-disinfectors, and cart washers per device IFU.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble complex surgical instruments.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, function, and damage, then assemble trays and sets to count sheets.
• Package sets using wrap, rigid containers, and peel pouches with correct indicators and labeling.
• Run steam and low-temperature sterilization cycles and document load records and monitoring results.
• Process orthopedic sets, loaner trays, and consignment instrumentation.
• Track every set in Censitrac from receipt to return.
• Follow protocol for non-conforming instruments; document and escalate.
• Work to ANSI/AAMI standards, manufacturer IFUs, and SOPs.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Steam sterilization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Censitrac

SPM

Job description

Instrumentum is hiring Sterile Processing Technicians for its Elmhurst, IL off-site reprocessing center. The role offers full-time hours with benefits and shifts on 2nd and 3rd. You will handle the full instrument processing cycle, from decontamination to packing and shipping, while adhering to industry standards and internal SOPs.

Requires 1+ year of hands-on sterile processing experience and a high school diploma. Certifications are a plus and may influence the pay range of $27–$37 per hour.