STERILE PROCESSING TECH II

Advocate Health•Park Ridge, IL

4d•$22 - $33

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Tech II assembles, inspects, and decontaminates general and specialty surgical instruments and sets. The role ensures instruments are clean, properly assembled, complete according to established lists, arranged for sterilization and ease of use, and functioning correctly. The technician identifies repair needs and serves as a resource for instrument identification, use, location, and availability. The position independently decontaminates soiled instrumentation to prevent cross-contamination, follows personal protective equipment protocols, sets up decontamination equipment, and supports continuous workflow. It also performs Sterile Processing Tech I duties when assigned, including preparing case carts and following sterilization protocols. When in charge, the technician helps adjust daily work assignments, monitors procedure and quality control, communicates problems and equipment malfunctions, and serves as a professional liaison with other departments. The role contributes to quality-improvement plans and helps precept or train new technicians. This is a full-time role at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, scheduled for 40 hours per week, with rotational holidays and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Two years of Sterile Processing Department experience.
Ability to communicate and follow directions.
Computer skills.
Experience operating sterilization equipment.
Registered Central Service Technician.
Ability to respond quickly to emergent situations.
Strength and dexterity to handle surgical instruments and equipment.
Ability to access all areas of the department.

Responsibilities

Inspect surgical instruments for cleanliness, proper assembly, and performance.
Assemble general and specialty instrument sets according to established lists, ensuring the correct number and type of instruments are included and positioned appropriately.
Check instrument performance and identify repair needs.
Serve as a resource for instrument identification, appropriate use, location, and availability.
Maintain a neat and clean work area and report improper equipment operation.
Handle infectious waste according to established hospital procedures.
Independently decontaminate soiled instrumentation in a way that prevents cross-contamination and follow PPE protocols in decontamination areas.
Set up decontamination equipment, confirm proper operation, and maintain continuous workflow throughout the shift.
Perform Sterile Processing Tech I duties when assigned, including assembling case carts and following sterilization protocols.
When in charge, assist with adjusting daily assignments to address workflow fluctuations.
Monitor employee activities and adherence to established procedures and quality-control requirements.
Notify the manager of problems during the shift and communicate equipment malfunctions to the manager and/or Engineering/Biomed; complete appropriate work orders.
Act as a courteous and professional liaison between Sterile Processing and other departments to address and communicate problems.
Monitor SPD employee activities on weekends and holidays and support effective, efficient operations.
Identify improvement opportunities, discuss them with the manager, and present action plans.
Assist with precepting and training new technicians.