Sterilization Tech II: Instrument & Tray Specialist

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Sterilizing Tech II to support the Operating Rooms by disassembling, cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling trays and maintaining inventory. This role emphasizes infection control and accurate documentation.

Requirements include 1 year of experience, a High School diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and Sterile Processing certification. Preferred: 3+ years of experience. On-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience required.
• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Sterile Processing certification through an accredited body required.
• Preferred: 3+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, assembles, sterilizes, and stores procedure trays, instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Completes requests to dispense supplies to Operating Rooms and maintains department inventory.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers.
• Uses service recovery skills to resolve problems or service breakdowns.
• Demonstrates teamwork across departments and communicates effectively with others.
• Maintains and updates department reports and sterilization documentation.
• Dispenses sterile supplies and trays to hospital departments.
• Assembles case carts with high accuracy.
• Communicates with inventory specialties for all supplies.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

1 year of experience

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Reading and communication in English

3+ years of experience

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Sterile Processing certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Sterilizing Tech II to support the Operating Rooms by disassembling, cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling trays and maintaining inventory. This role emphasizes infection control and accurate documentation.

Requirements include 1 year of experience, a High School diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and Sterile Processing certification. Preferred: 3+ years of experience. On-site position with competitive benefits.