Sterile Processing Technician Jobs

About The Position

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 demonstrate and exercise responsible judgment in providing necessary supplies and instruments for patient care areas.

Responsibilities

• Work under the indirect supervision of the Resource Coordinator and Manager to support Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
• 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 notify the Resource Coordinator and Manager.
• Perform quality assurance and biological testing on equipment; maintain logs and prepare, check, and record test results.
• Approve or refuse materials from the sterilizer based on test results and report adverse results to management.
• Follow proper procedures for equipment malfunctions.
• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely case carts for surgical procedures.
• Respond to customer requests for instruments and supplies in a timely manner.
• Maintain a friendly, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Check and reprocess expired items.
• Prepare and label items for the appropriate sterilization method.
• Rotate through assigned work areas to maintain working knowledge of department areas 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.
• Communicate issues, problems, and concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• A wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.