Sterile Processing Technician Elmhurst, IL
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Job Location:
Elmhurst, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Sterile Processing Technician
Location: Elmhurst IL (60126)
Job Type: Contract (Local or Travel)
Duration: 14 Weeks
Shift: All Shifts Available
Job Summary
Navitas Healthcare LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical and clinical operations by ensuring all instruments and medical equipment are properly cleaned sterilized and ready for use. This role is essential in maintaining infection control standards and promoting safe patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform decontamination cleaning and disinfection of surgical instruments and medical equipment in accordance with established protocols.
- Inspect instruments for cleanliness functionality and defects; assemble and package instrument trays.
- Operate sterilization equipment including autoclaves ensuring all parameters are met.
- Monitor and document sterilization processes using biological and chemical indicators.
- Maintain accurate records for instrument tracking and sterilization logs.
- Ensure compliance with infection control standards regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Prepare and distribute case carts to operating rooms and other departments in a timely manner.
- Identify and report damaged or malfunctioning instruments for repair or replacement.
- Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment within the sterile processing department.
- Collaborate effectively with surgical teams and other healthcare staff to meet procedural needs.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification preferred (or required based on facility guidelines).
- Minimum of 1 year of sterile processing or central service experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of sterilization techniques infection control standards and surgical instrumentation.
- Experience working with autoclaves and sterilization equipment.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Flexibility to work various shifts including nights weekends and holidays.
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About Navitas Healthcare LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
Required Experience:
IC
