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

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician I supports Northwestern Memorial Hospital, working 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 supplies instruments and materials for Surgery and patient care areas, performs quality assurance and biological testing, documents results, and follows safety and infection-control standards. The position requires flexibility across assigned department work areas and shifts, timely responses to customer requests, and accurate preparation and delivery of case carts and sterilized items.

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 exercise responsible judgment to provide necessary supplies and instruments for 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 and communicate issues, problems, and concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Perform quality assurance and biological testing on equipment and document the 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 instrument and supply requests from customers.
• Maintain a friendly, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Check and reprocess expired items.
• Prepare and label items accurately for the appropriate sterilization method.
• Rotate through assigned work areas to maintain knowledge of the department 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• Benefits eligibility begins on the first of the month following the employee’s starting date.

What This Job Offers

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