Sterilizing Tech II Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

2d • $19 - $28

About The Position

The Sterilizing Tech II supports Northwestern Medicine’s patient-first mission and complies with organizational policies, procedures, infection control practices, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role disassembles, cleans, assembles, sterilizes, and stores procedure trays, instruments, equipment, and supplies according to prescribed procedures. It also dispenses supplies to Operating Rooms and other hospital departments and helps maintain department inventory. The position provides timely, accurate service to patients and customers, works collaboratively across departments, maintains department reports and organized work areas, performs quality control, and completes sterilization documentation. This is a day-shift position scheduled for 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE). Hourly compensation ranges from $19.25 to $27.91.

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; promptly address questions and concerns or identify appropriate resources.
• Provide directions or help patients and customers find their way.
• Use service recovery skills to resolve problems or service breakdowns.
• Help coworkers within and across departments; communicate effectively and respectfully 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 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

• Northwestern Medicine describes a range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, with details available through its benefits information page.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.

What This Job Offers

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