Sterilizing Technician I-Operating Room Full Time Evenings

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Sterilizing Tech I in Illinois to receive, clean, sterilize, and distribute medical instruments and equipment in a timely, compliant manner.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and CSPDT certification is preferred. Candidates with two or more years of related experience are preferred and will work with adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Preferred CSPDT certification.
• Two or more years of experience preferred.

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

CSPDT certification

Job description

Description

Scheduling need: 3pm-11:30pm M-F, on-call and holiday commitments.

The Sterilizing Tech I 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.

Receives, cleans, distributes, and stores medical instruments and equipment.

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.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Computer Skills

Preferred:

• Certification as a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)
• Two or more 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.

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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.