Sterile Processing Technician-Full Time Evenings

The hours for this opening are 2:00-10:30 p.m. 

The Sterile Processing Tech  reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Receives cleans distributes and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans disinfects decontaminates and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment using appropriate methods substances and equipment.
• Receives stocks packages and distributes medical instruments and equipment.
• Performs and documents required quality assurance testing and inspection on stock.  Inventories and reorders supplies.
• Properly disposes of biohazardous substances chemicals medical waste and unusable equipment and supplies.
• Disassemble decontaminate assemble sterilize and store procedure trays instruments medical equipment and supplies according to prescribed procedure and aseptic technique.
• Follows preference sheet to accurately dispense instruments and supplies to surgery and patient care areas.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of the Tray Tracking computer system in assigned areas of the department.
• Inspects sorts and processes surgical instrumentation in accordance to policy and procedures.
• Reports and isolates damaged and missing items to Resource Coordinator and Manager.
• Assembles and organizes surgical instrument sets according to instrument count sheets.
• Maintains logs prepares checks and records test results.  Approves or refuses materials from Sterilizer based on test results.  Reports to management any adverse results.
• Prepares and delivers accurate and timely case carts for use in surgical procedures.
• Checks and reprocesses any expired items.
• Accurately prepares and labels items for the appropriate method of sterilization.
• Dispenses and delivers materials via dumbwaiter tube system elevator and/or handcarts
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED or 2 years related equivalent experience AND must obtain GED within 1 year of start date AND
• Sterile processing certification -National (CBSPD) or International (IAHCSMM) Certification within 2 years of start date AND
• Basic computer skills
• Physical Demands Requirement:
  • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 35 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Preferred:

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy
• One year of prior sterilizing experience

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time