Sterilization Tech I – Instrument Care & QA

Northwesternmedicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Sterilizing Tech I to receive, clean, sterilize, and distribute medical instruments and equipment in our Palos Heights facility.

The role emphasizes maintaining infection control standards, documenting quality assurance steps, and stocking supplies while ensuring safe disposal of biohazardous materials. High school diploma is required, CSPDT preferred, with basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Certification CSPDT preferred.
• Two or more years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment using appropriate methods, substances and equipment.
• Receives, stocks, packages, and distributes medical instruments and equipment.
• Performs and documents required quality assurance testing and inspection on stock. Inventories and reorders supplies.
• Properly disposes of biohazardous substances, chemicals, medical waste, and unusable equipment and supplies.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification as a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Sterilizing Tech I to receive, clean, sterilize, and distribute medical instruments and equipment in our Palos Heights facility.

The role emphasizes maintaining infection control standards, documenting quality assurance steps, and stocking supplies while ensuring safe disposal of biohazardous materials. High school diploma is required, CSPDT preferred, with basic computer skills.