Sterilizing Tech II - Growth, Training & Benefits

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 2,700,000 - 3,915,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Salary Increase & Bonus

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Sterilizing Tech II to support the sterile processing workflow in the operating and hospital environment. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to infection control, and accuracy in assembling trays and instruments.

Responsibilities include sterilizing, assembling, and distributing sterile supplies, maintaining inventory, and ensuring quality control.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience in a similar role
• High School degree or equivalent required
• Sterile Processing certification from an accredited body required
• Basic computer skills and ability to read/communicate in English

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, and stores trays, instruments, and supplies per procedures
• Dispenses sterile supplies to hospital departments and maintains inventory
• Assembles case carts with high accuracy and updates department reports
• Maintains clean, organized work areas and follows infection control practices
• Performs quality control and uses instrument tracking systems
• Prioritizes workload and supports team across departments

Skills

English communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing certification

3+ years experience (preferred)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Sterilizing Tech II to support the sterile processing workflow in the operating and hospital environment. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to infection control, and accuracy in assembling trays and instruments.

Responsibilities include sterilizing, assembling, and distributing sterile supplies, maintaining inventory, and ensuring quality control.