Sterile Processing Tech - Full Time PM Shift

Advocate Health • Elgin, IL

37d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for the decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of patient care equipment. This role ensures that all equipment is properly processed to maintain patient safety and support surgical procedures. The position involves meticulous attention to detail in following established procedures for cleaning, sterilizing, and documenting all processed items. The tech will also manage inventory, assemble case carts, and communicate effectively with team members and other departments.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 1 year sterile processing or related experience
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and follow directions.
• Computer skills.
• Must be CRCST certified (or equivalent) within 18 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Wears proper protective attire when performing decontamination.
• Follows established procedures to ensure decontamination completion and correct handling of all Patient Care Equipment.
• Collects soiled/reusable equipment as scheduled for each shift following appropriate transport techniques.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area at all times.
• Reports improper equipment operation to person in charge.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment and work area at completion of shift as assigned.
• Handles infectious waste according to established hospital procedure.
• Assembles test packs for the purpose of monitoring the function of the sterilizers on a daily basis (i.e., chemical and biological monitors).
• Observes and assesses the operation of each sterilizer for every cycle by interpreting the recorder data provided.
• Labels each item processed in the sterilizer with correct load label.
• Positions each item on the sterilizer cart to ensure sterilization.
• Documents what type and how many of each item is processed in every load.
• Reviews the data of the test packs processed, interprets the results and completes required documentation for verification by supervision (i.e., chemical and biological).
• Reports malfunctions to manager immediately.
• Places sterile items in appropriate area for distribution, ensuring the items are accurately sorted by department.
• Stores sterile items in SPD storage area, ensuring that items are rotated so the first-in/first-out inventory control is maintained.
• Notifies appropriate people on back orders and shortages.
• Completes case carts for OR following the standard procedure for loading the cart and ensuring items requested are ready for distribution to OR utilizing the established schedule.
• Answers the telephone in a courteous manner to take requests for supplies, trays, instruments and promptly responds to ASAP and STAT requests.
• Completes SPD paperwork accurately for supply requisition.
• Assists with cleaning of storage areas and work stations to maintain a contaminant-free environment.
• Receives supplies from warehouse and outside vendors, ensuring that supplies entering SPD are devoid of external contaminants.
• Places storeroom order and properly puts away supplies.
• Cooperates with coworkers to produce productive outputs.
• Identifies own learning needs and uses resources provided.
• Comprehends written and verbal instructions.
• Documents appropriately i.e.; load cards, shift change report, QI data.
• Works in all areas to accomplish daily work loads.
• Gives and receives appropriate feedback to and from co-workers.
• Collaborates with co-worker to prioritize work load.
• Understands verbal instruction.
• Communicates properly with co workers and customers.
• Ensures that all the components of the equipment are present and assembled and ready for use each time the equipment returns to SPD.
• Tests the equipment for correct function following established procedures each time the equipment is processed.
• Runs appropriate tests for sterilizers; biological, bowie dick.
• Validates each sterilization cycle utilizing biological, chemical and mechanical indicators.
• Assembles general instrument sets, ensuring that the correct number and type of instruments are present following established lists provided by the user department and placing the instruments appropriately to ensure sterilization and ease of use by the user.
• Completes count sheets/supply sheets as necessitated by user departments to document the contents of the tray.
• Follows established procedures to package and/or wrap the trays/items for terminal sterilization.
• Examines surgical instrumentation for cleanliness, proper assembly, proper performance.
• Demonstrates independent function in performing related tasks as deemed necessary by team.
• Reaches consensus with the team to perform unit operations in the most productive manner.
• Supports team decision made by team outputs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED