Sterilizing Tech II- Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Lake Forest, IL

About The Position

The Sterilizing Tech II supports Northwestern Medicine’s patient-first mission and follows the organization’s Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, 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 helps maintain department supply inventory. The position provides timely, accurate information and assistance to patients and customers, addresses questions or connects them with appropriate resources, and uses service-recovery skills when problems occur. The Sterilizing Tech II works collaboratively across departments, maintains department reports and organized work areas, performs quality control, and completes sterilization documentation. The position is full time on days.

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 promptly or identify the appropriate person and resources to do so.
Provide directions or help patients and customers find their way.
Use effective service-recovery skills to address problems or service breakdowns.
Demonstrate teamwork by helping 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 about supplies.
Perform quality-control functions.
Disassemble and clean instruments and equipment using proper technique.
Assemble instrument trays accurately using the instrument tracking system.
Maintain assigned work areas in a clean and organized manner.
Sterilize instruments and supplies using the correct sterilization method.
Complete sterilization documentation.
Prioritize workload.
Perform other duties as assigned.