Sterilization Tech I - Instrument Care & QA

Northwestern Medicine group; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Sterilizing Tech I at Palos Heights, IL to support the sterile processing team. You will clean, disinfect, decontaminate and sterilize instruments and equipment, receive and distribute stock, and document QA testing.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and basic computer skills; CSPDT certification is preferred and two or more years of experience is a plus. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic computer skills are required.

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

CSPDT

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Sterilizing Tech I at Palos Heights, IL to support the sterile processing team. You will clean, disinfect, decontaminate and sterilize instruments and equipment, receive and distribute stock, and document QA testing.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and basic computer skills; CSPDT certification is preferred and two or more years of experience is a plus. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards.