Sterile Processing Technician I - Full-Time, Nights

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine as a Sterile Processing Technician I in the Central Sterile Processing Department in Hyde Park. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Responsible for preparing OR surgical case carts and performing decontamination and sterilization of reprocessable supplies, equipment, and surgical instruments in support of patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to respond effectively to urgent and emergency supply needs
Ability to stand, walk, lift, and push trays over 20 lbs for extended periods

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in central supply or sterile processing
Previous hospital-based central supply experience

Responsibilities

Performs daily inventory of sterile supplies to ensure appropriate stock levels
Prepares and assembles instrument and procedural trays for sterilization
Maintains cleanliness and organization of all work areas
Operates sterilization equipment including gas and steam sterilizers, cart washers, and sonic washers
Decontaminates supplies using appropriate methods (washer, sonic cleaner, cart washer, or manual cleaning)
Prepares OR surgical case carts accurately and efficiently
Delivers supplies to patient care areas including clinics, nursery, and diagnostic units
Tracks equipment and instrument trays to maintain accurate inventory
Prepares and assembles instruments for operating rooms, clinics, and birth rooms
Prepares linen packs and “special-fold” surgical linens for sterilization
Delivers equipment as requested per department needs
Adheres to all department policies and procedures
Maintains confidentiality of all information
Participates in training and development to support patient care excellence
Performs other duties as assigned