Sterile Processing Technician - PSS Equipment and Technology, Full-time, Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician I reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. This role works under the indirect supervision of the Resource Coordinator and Manager to support Northwestern Memorial Hospital. It requires daily flexibility, knowledge of routine policies and procedures, and adherence to safety and infection control standards. The technician demonstrates knowledge and use of the Tray Tracking computer system, reports and isolates damaged and missing items, and performs quality assurance and biological testing on equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic Computer Skills
• Lift/carry up to 35 pounds
• Push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Certification desired within 18 months.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures, sterilization techniques and procedures, infection control and work flow principles and requirements, instrument and supply processing; demonstrates and exercises responsible judgment to provide necessary supplies and instruments for the patient care areas.

Responsibilities

• Follows preference sheet to accurately dispense instruments and supplies to Surgery and Patient care areas.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of the Tray Tracking computer system in assigned areas of the department.
• Reports and isolates damaged and missing items to Resource Coordinator and Manager.
• Performs quality assurance and biological testing on equipment and documents accordingly.
• Maintains logs, prepares, checks and records test results.
• Approves or refuses materials from sterilizer based on test results.
• Reports to management any adverse results.
• Executes proper procedures for equipment malfunctions.
• Prepares and delivers accurate and timely case carts for use in surgical procedures.
• Responds to instrument and supply requests from customers in a timely manner.
• Maintains a friendly, clean and orderly work environment.
• Checks and reprocesses any expired items.
• Accurately prepares and labels items for the appropriate method of sterilization.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all areas of the department by rotating through assigned work areas to ensure service needs of the customer are met.
• Completes work from previous shift to accommodate department schedules.
• Dispenses and delivers materials via dumbwaiter, tube system, elevator and/or handcarts.
• Communicates issues, problems and concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• Benefits eligible role: New employees are eligible for benefits to begin on the first of the month following their starting date.

What This Job Offers

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