Sterilizing Tech II- Full Time Nights

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Sterilizing Tech II to join our Central Sterile Processing team. The role involves disassembly, cleaning, sterilization, and storage of trays and instruments per established procedures.

You will support operating rooms with timely dispensing of sterile supplies and maintain accurate inventory and documentation. Qualified candidates will have at least 1 year of experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and a Sterling Processing

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in sterile processing or related role.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic computer skills demonstrated.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Sterile Processing certification from an accredited body is required.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, assembles, sterilizes, and stores trays, instruments, equipment and supplies per procedures.
• Disassembles and cleans instruments and equipment using proper technique.
• Assembles instrument trays with accuracy using the instrument tracking system.
• Maintains department reports and sterilization documentation.
• Dispenses sterile supplies and trays to hospital departments as needed.
• Prioritizes workload and meets deadlines for sterilization tasks.
• Communicates with inventory for supplies and maintains inventory accuracy.
• Performs quality control functions and ensures compliance with infection control standards.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers as needed.
• Demonstrates teamwork and supports co-workers across departments.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Instrument Tracking System

Job description

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.


• 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

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

Equal Opportunity

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.

Background Check

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.

Benefits

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.

https://jobs.nm.org/benefits

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed:

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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.