Sterilization Tech II: OR Prep & Instrument Care

Northwestern Medicine

DeKalb (IL)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 39,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

Matching 401(k)

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Annual salary increase and incentive

Paid time off and Holidays

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Sterilizing Tech II for a full-time rotating role in Illinois. You will disassemble, clean, sterilize, and store trays, and ensure accurate instrument tracking and supply distribution to Operating Rooms.

The position emphasizes infection control, compliance, and teamwork within a mission-driven environment. Your responsibilities include maintaining department reports, supporting inventory, and adhering to quality control and safety standards while contributing

Qualifications

1 year of experience in a sterile processing environment.
Sterile Processing certification through an accredited body.
Basic computer skills and ability to read and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

Disassembles, cleans, assembles, sterilizes, and stores procedure trays, instruments, equipment and supplies according to procedures.
Completes requests to dispense supplies to Operating Rooms and maintains department inventory.
Dispenses sterile supplies and trays to hospital departments and assembles case carts with high accuracy.
Performs quality control functions and maintains instrument tracking system documentation.
Prioritizes workload and performs other duties as assigned.