Sterilization Technician

Quincy Medical Group; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Volunteer time off

Parental leave

Adoption & surrogacy benefit

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Quincy Medical Group in Quincy, IL is seeking a Sterilization Technician to support patient safety by cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments for surgical and endoscopy services. You will work in Sterile Processing and GI scope reprocessing, ensuring readiness of equipment for clinical teams.

This hands-on, detail-oriented role requires adherence to infection prevention standards, documentation of cycles, and collaboration with surgical staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous sterile processing, instrument reprocessing, or healthcare experience preferred.
• Sterile Processing certification preferred.
• Experience with GI endoscope reprocessing and high-level disinfection preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to infection prevention and patient safety.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, disinfect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment according to established procedures.
• Perform cleaning and high-level disinfection of GI endoscopes and related equipment following manufacturer instructions and safety standards.
• Prepare instrument trays, procedure supplies, and equipment for surgical and endoscopy services.
• Operate and monitor sterilization and reprocessing equipment, ensuring proper documentation and quality control.
• Inspect instruments and equipment for damage, functionality, and cleanliness.
• Maintain accurate records of sterilization cycles, equipment testing, and reprocessing activities.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards to support patient and employee safety.
• Monitor inventory, organize supplies, and communicate equipment or supply needs to appropriate team members.
• Collaborate with surgical, GI, and clinical staff to ensure instruments and equipment are available when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Infection prevention

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Quincy Medical Group, you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do.

With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve.

About the Role

As a Sterilization Technician at Quincy Medical Group, you will play an important role in supporting patient safety and efficient surgical and procedural care. Working in both Sterile Processing and GI scope processing, you will be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and preparing instruments and equipment used throughout our surgical and endoscopy services.

This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, dependable, and takes pride in doing work that directly supports patient care. You will work behind the scenes to ensure clinical teams have the properly processed instruments and equipment they need, while following established safety and infection prevention standards.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full-time, four 9–10 hour shifts per week.
• Typical shifts are 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., based on department needs.
• Hands-on role supporting Sterile Processing and GI scope reprocessing in a collaborative surgical environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, disinfect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment according to established procedures.
• Perform cleaning and high-level disinfection of GI endoscopes and related equipment following manufacturer instructions and safety standards.
• Prepare instrument trays, procedure supplies, and equipment for surgical and endoscopy services.
• Operate and monitor sterilization and reprocessing equipment, ensuring proper documentation and quality control.
• Inspect instruments and equipment for damage, functionality, and cleanliness.
• Maintain accurate records of sterilization cycles, equipment testing, and reprocessing activities.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards to support patient and employee safety.
• Monitor inventory, organize supplies, and communicate equipment or supply needs to appropriate team members.
• Collaborate with surgical, GI, and clinical staff to ensure instruments and equipment are available when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Previous sterile processing, instrument reprocessing, or healthcare experience preferred.

• Sterile Processing certification preferred.

• Experience with GI endoscope reprocessing and high-level disinfection preferred.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to infection prevention and patient safety.

• Ability to follow detailed procedures, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $17.77 - $26.66 per hour , with actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through bonuses and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

If you are committed to putting our patients first and helping shape the future of care, you belong at QMG.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.