Sterilizing Tech II- Full Time Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

6d • $20 - $28

About The Position

The Sterilizing Tech II reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role disassembles, cleans, assembles, sterilizes, and stores procedure trays, instruments, equipment, and supplies according to prescribed procedures and infection-control practices. It also dispenses supplies to operating rooms and maintains department supply inventory.

The position supports patients and customers by providing accurate information, timely updates, directions, and assistance, and by addressing concerns or connecting people with appropriate resources. The Sterilizing Tech II collaborates with coworkers and other departments, maintains department reports, performs quality control, prepares case carts and instrument trays, documents sterilization, and prioritizes assigned work. The schedule is full time, 40 hours per week, on the evening (second) shift.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Sterile Processing certification through an accredited body.

Nice To Haves

• 3 or more years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers; respond to questions and concerns or direct them to appropriate people and resources.
• Provide directions and help patients and customers find their way.
• Use service-recovery skills to resolve problems or service breakdowns.
• Support coworkers across departments, communicate effectively, respect diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledge others’ contributions.
• Maintain and update department reports.
• Dispense sterile supplies and trays to hospital departments.
• Assemble case carts accurately.
• Communicate with inventory specialties regarding supplies.
• Perform quality-control functions.
• Disassemble and clean instruments and equipment using proper technique.
• Assemble instrument trays accurately using the instrument tracking system.
• Keep assigned work areas clean and organized.
• Sterilize instruments and supplies using the correct method.
• Complete sterilization documentation.
• Prioritize workload.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The company describes a wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection from unexpected life events.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.

What This Job Offers

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