Sterilizing Tech II Days

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

• Compensation: USD 19.25 - USD 27.91 - hourly

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Sterilizing Tech II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Disassembles, cleans, assembles, sterilizes, and stores procedure trays, instruments, equipment and supplies according to prescribed procedures, following established infection control practices. Completes requests to dispense supplies directly to the Operating Rooms and maintaining department supply inventory.

Responsibilities:

• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so. Provides directions or help to patients and customers with finding their way.
• Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments. Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
• 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.
• 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

Qualifications

Required:

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

Preferred:

• 3+ years of experience

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

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.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit ourBenefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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