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

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

12h

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician I supports Northwestern Memorial Hospital under the indirect supervision of the Resource Coordinator and Manager. The role follows the organization’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The technician processes and distributes instruments and supplies for Surgery and patient care areas, performs quality assurance and sterilizer testing, and helps maintain safe, timely department operations. The position is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. to 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.
• Demonstrated responsible judgment in providing necessary supplies and instruments to patient care areas.

Responsibilities

• 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 for the Resource Coordinator and Manager.
• Perform quality assurance and biological testing on equipment and document results.
• Maintain logs; prepare, check, and record test results; approve or refuse sterilizer materials based on results; and report adverse results to management.
• Follow proper procedures for equipment malfunctions.
• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely case carts for surgical procedures.
• Respond promptly to customer requests for instruments and supplies.
• 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 the department and meet customer service needs.
• Complete work from the previous shift as needed 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.
• Maintain daily flexibility, knowledge of routine policies and procedures, and adherence to safety and infection-control standards.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A range of benefits intended to support 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