Sterilizing Tech II- Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

6d • $20 - $28

About The Position

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

The position provides customer service to patients and customers, supports coworkers across departments, maintains department reports, dispenses sterile supplies and trays, assembles case carts and instrument trays, performs quality control, documents sterilization, and prioritizes workload. The schedule is a full-time day shift, 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE). Compensation is $19.60–$28.42 per hour.

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; address questions and concerns or direct them to appropriate people and resources.
• Provide directions or assistance to patients and customers who need help finding their way.
• Use service recovery skills to resolve problems or service breakdowns.
• Support coworkers within and 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 with high accuracy.
• Communicate with inventory specialties regarding supplies.
• Perform quality control functions.
• Disassemble and clean instruments and equipment using proper techniques.
• 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, with eligibility depending on employment classification.
• 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