Sterile Processing Tech - PRN

American Addiction Centers • Elgin, IL

2d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for supporting patient care through the decontamination, sterilization, assembly, and distribution of patient care equipment and surgical instrumentation. This role ensures safe, high-quality processing in alignment with established procedures to support clinical operations and positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) required within 18 months of hire
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of sterile processing or related experience required
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
• Ability to lift: 10–20 lbs continuously, 25–50 lbs frequently, 50–100 lbs occasionally
• Strength and dexterity to handle surgical instruments and equipment
• Ability to stand, walk, and access all areas of the department
• Hepatitis vaccination required at hire

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Decontamination of Patient Care Equipment: Wear appropriate protective equipment when performing decontamination, follow established procedures for decontamination and handling of equipment, collect soiled/reusable equipment each shift using proper transport techniques, maintain a clean and organized work environment, clean and disinfect equipment and work areas at shift completion, report equipment malfunctions and handle infectious waste per protocol.
• Sterilization Processes: Assemble and monitor test packs (chemical and biological indicators), interpret sterilizer data and monitor all sterilization cycles, label and document all sterilized items accurately, position items appropriately to ensure effective sterilization, report sterilizer malfunctions immediately.
• Inventory, Storage & Distribution: Sort and distribute sterile supplies appropriately by department, maintain inventory using first-in/first-out (FIFO) processes, prepare and deliver case carts to the operating room per schedule, respond to supply requests, including urgent and STAT needs, receive and stock supplies from internal and external sources, maintain clean, contaminant-free storage and work areas.
• Assembly, Packaging & Instrument Processing: Inspect instrumentation for cleanliness, function, and completeness, assemble instrument sets according to department specifications, complete count sheets and documentation accurately, package and wrap items for terminal sterilization.
• Equipment Validation & Quality Assurance: Ensure equipment is complete, functional, and ready for use, perform required sterilizer testing (biological, chemical, Bowie-Dick), validate sterilization cycles using appropriate indicators.
• Communication & Teamwork: Communicate effectively with team members and clinical partners, collaborate to prioritize workload and meet department needs, complete documentation including load records, reports, and QI data, participate in cross-training and support all areas of the department.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 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

What This Job Offers

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