Sterile Processing Technician II - Full-Time, Nights

UChicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician II at UChicago Medicine's Central Sterile Processing Department is responsible for preparing OR surgical case carts and performing decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of reprocessable supplies, equipment, and surgical instruments. This role requires adherence to hospital standards and knowledge of all sterilization modalities, monitoring processes, and instrument tracking systems. Staff are expected to rotate across all processing areas and may be required to work weekends and holidays. This is a 100% onsite opportunity in the greater Chicagoland area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Sterile Processing Certification (CRCST or CSPDT) required within 18 months of employment
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, hospital equipment, and medical terminology
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to respond effectively to urgent and emergency supply needs
• Ability to lift and move items over 30 lbs and stand for extended periods

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in Central Sterile Processing
• Previous hospital-based sterile processing experience
• Basic computer skills and experience with instrument tracking systems

Responsibilities

• Cleans and decontaminates instruments, trays, supplies, and equipment according to established procedures
• Operates sterilization and decontamination equipment, including washers, sonic cleaners, and sterilizers
• Assembles instrument trays and peel packs with proper identification, wrapping, labeling, and sterilization method
• Monitors and documents sterilization loads, including biological and chemical testing results
• Identifies and removes defective or unsafe instruments and reports issues to leadership
• Stocks sterile storage areas and maintains appropriate inventory levels
• Prepares and delivers case carts based on surgical schedules and preference cards
• Transports clean and soiled equipment between Sterile Processing and procedural areas
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of all work areas and equipment
• Participates in quality improvement activities and required departmental training
• Assists in training and onboarding of new staff
• Adheres to all safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards

Benefits

• UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.
• The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
• The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis.
• Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.
• Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees