Sterilization Technician I – Medical Instrument QA

Northwestern Medicine; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Sterilizing Tech I to support sterilization and distribution of medical instruments. You will follow procedures to clean, disinfect, and sterilize equipment, receive and stock supplies, and document quality checks.

The role requires a high school diploma and basic computer skills, with preference for CSPDT certification and experience. The position emphasizes compliance with ethics, regulations, and safety standards, and includes responsibilities for proper

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Computer Skills 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

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Sterilizing Tech I to support sterilization and distribution of medical instruments. You will follow procedures to clean, disinfect, and sterilize equipment, receive and stock supplies, and document quality checks.

The role requires a high school diploma and basic computer skills, with preference for CSPDT certification and experience. The position emphasizes compliance with ethics, regulations, and safety standards, and includes responsibilities for proper