Sterile Processing Technician I - Lavin, Full-time, Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician I supports Northwestern Memorial Hospital and reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values while following its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. Working under the indirect supervision of the Resource Coordinator and Manager, the technician processes and supplies instruments and materials for surgery and patient care areas. The role requires flexibility, knowledge of routine procedures, and adherence to safety and infection-control standards.

The technician works in assigned department areas, uses the Tray Tracking computer system, performs quality assurance and biological testing, documents results, and handles sterilizer materials based on test outcomes. The position also involves preparing and delivering case carts, responding to supply requests, reprocessing expired items, maintaining records and an orderly work environment, and communicating issues to management. The schedule is 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certification desired within 18 months.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures, sterilization techniques and procedures, infection control, workflow principles and requirements, and instrument and supply processing.
• Ability to demonstrate and exercise responsible judgment in providing necessary supplies and instruments for patient care areas.

Responsibilities

• Work under the indirect supervision of the Resource Coordinator and Manager to support Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
• Follow preference sheets to accurately dispense instruments and supplies to surgery and patient care areas.
• Use the Tray Tracking computer system in assigned department areas.
• Report and isolate damaged or missing items and notify the Resource Coordinator and Manager.
• Perform quality assurance and biological testing on equipment; maintain logs and prepare, check, and record test results.
• Approve or refuse materials from the sterilizer based on test results and report adverse results to management.
• Follow proper procedures for equipment malfunctions.
• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely case carts for surgical procedures.
• Respond to customer requests for instruments and supplies in a timely manner.
• Maintain a friendly, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Check and reprocess expired items.
• Prepare and label items for the appropriate sterilization method.
• Rotate through assigned work areas to maintain working knowledge of department areas and meet customer service needs.
• Complete work from the previous shift to accommodate department schedules.
• Dispense and deliver materials using dumbwaiters, tube systems, elevators, and/or handcarts.
• Communicate issues, problems, and concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• A wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.

What This Job Offers

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