Sterile Processing Tech II - Full Time Night Shift

Advocate Health • Libertyville, IL

2d • $22 - $33

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Tech II works in Sterile Processing Services, assembling, inspecting, and decontaminating general and specialty surgical instruments and sets. The role checks instruments for cleanliness, correct assembly, and performance; ensures sets contain the correct instruments and are arranged to support sterilization and ease of use; identifies repair needs; and serves as a resource on instrument identification, use, location, and availability.

The position supports daily department operations and quality control, including monitoring work flow and procedures, communicating problems and equipment malfunctions, coordinating with other departments, maintaining inventory, and assisting with policy and procedure revisions. It also contributes to quality improvement, reports quality assurance findings, and assists with training new technicians.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week night-shift position with rotating weekends and holidays. The work involves exposure to ETO and blood or body fluids, lifting 30–40 pounds, and responding quickly to emergent situations. A hepatitis vaccination is required at hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Two years of CPD experience.
• Registered or certified sterile processing technician; the posting also specifies Registered Central Service Tech.
• Ability to communicate and follow directions.
• Computer skills.
• Experience operating sterilization equipment.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergent situations.
• Strength and dexterity to handle surgical instruments and equipment.
• Ability to access all areas of the department.
• Hepatitis vaccination required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assemble general and specialty instrument sets, confirming the correct number and type of instruments and arranging them for sterilization and ease of use.
• Inspect surgical instruments for cleanliness, proper assembly, and proper performance; identify repair needs.
• Serve as a resource on instrument identification, appropriate use, location, and availability.
• Assist with daily work-assignment adjustments to accommodate changes in workflow and observe activities to ensure established quality-control procedures are followed.
• Monitor CPD activities on weekends and holidays to support effective and efficient operations, and notify the manager of problems during the shift.
• Communicate ideas for policy or procedure revisions.
• Report equipment malfunctions to the manager and/or Engineering/Biomed and complete appropriate work orders.
• Act as a liaison between CPD and other departments, communicating and helping interpret problems courteously and professionally.
• Help maintain CPD inventory by periodically ordering and receiving supplies and maintaining related paperwork.
• Independently decontaminate soiled instruments from any surgical specialty in a way that prevents cross-contamination.
• Wear appropriate protective attire, follow decontamination procedures, set up and monitor decontamination equipment, and maintain continuous workflow and a clean work area.
• Report improper equipment operation and handle infectious waste according to hospital procedures.
• Identify improvement opportunities with the manager, present action plans, assist with policy and procedure revisions, and monitor quality assurance indicators and report findings at Town Hall meetings.
• Assist with precepting and training new technicians.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay such as shift and on-call pay where applicable, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual performance-based increases.
• Career development and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED