Sterilization Tech II: Sterile Processing Specialist

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Sterilizing Tech II to perform sterilization, assembly, and distribution of trays and instruments for Operating Rooms. The role supports infection control and maintains accurate department records while meeting patient and departmental needs.

The position emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience
• High School degree or equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
• Sterile Processing certification

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, assembles, sterilizes, and stores procedure trays, instruments, equipment and supplies according to prescribed procedures, following established infection control practices.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers.
• Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
• Maintains and updates department reports.
• Dispenses sterile supplies and trays to hospital departments.
• Assembles case carts with high accuracy.
• Communicates with inventory specialties for all supplies.
• Performs quality control functions.
• Disassembles and cleans instruments and equipment using proper technique.
• Assembles instrument trays with high degree of accuracy using the instrument tracking system.
• Maintains assigned work areas in a clean and organized manner.
• Sterilizes all instruments and supplies using the correct sterilization method.
• Completes all sterilization documentation.
• Prioritizes workload.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic computer skills

English communication

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Sterile Processing certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Sterilizing Tech II to perform sterilization, assembly, and distribution of trays and instruments for Operating Rooms. The role supports infection control and maintains accurate department records while meeting patient and departmental needs.

The position emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to regulatory standards.