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The Sterile Processing Tech II is responsible for the decontamination, sterilization, and assembly of surgical instruments and equipment. They ensure all items are processed according to infection control protocols and accurately delivered to patient care areas.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma and current certification from NICHSPD, IAHCSMM, or CBSPD. Candidates must have demonstrated knowledge of surgical instrumentation and various sterilization processes.
Full job description
Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
Schedule: 11:00pm-7:30am, 40 hours per week
The Sterile Processing Tech II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Sterile Processing Tech II must have thorough knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures, sterilization techniques and procedures, infection control and work flow principles and requirements, equipment and supply processing; demonstrates and exercises responsible judgment to provide necessary supplies and equipment for the patient care areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates knowledge and use of the Tray Tracking computer system in assigned areas of the department.
Decontaminate, disinfect and/or sterilize surgical instruments in compliance with all established policies and procedures including infection control protocols.
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.
Prepares instrument trays for sterilization by appropriately wrapping or utilizing a sterilization container.
Performs quality assurance and biological testing on equipment and documents accordingly.
Operates ultrasonic cleaner, washer-decontaminator, heat-sealing apparatus, sterilizers and cart washers within established guidelines.
Maintains logs, prepares, checks and records test results. Approves or refuses materials from Sterilizer based on test results. Reports to management any adverse results.
Executes proper procedures for equipment malfunctions.
Prepares and delivers accurate and timely case carts for use in surgical procedures.
Responds to instrument and supply requests from customers in a timely manner.
Maintains a friendly, clean and orderly work environment.
Checks and reprocesses any expired items.
Accurately prepares and labels items for the appropriate method of sterilization.
Acts as a resource to other staff.
Maintains a working knowledge of all areas of the department by rotating through assigned work areas to ensure service needs of the customer are meet.
Maintains National or International Certification for Sterile Processing and Distribution. Assists in responsibility as a self-directed professional for continuing education.
Completes work from previous shift to accommodate department schedules.
Dispenses and delivers materials via dumbwaiter, tube system, elevator and/or handcarts.
Performs role of preceptor during training of new employees.
Communicates issues, problems and concerns to management in a timely manner.
Ability to use established communication channels (i.e. Spectralink Phone) in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner, when coverage needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
High School Diploma
Current certification by the National Institute for the Certification of Healthcare Sterile Processing and Distribution Personnel (NICHSPD) or the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution (CBSPD)
Experience and knowledge of surgical instrumentation
Experience and knowledge in the use of all types of sterilization processes, decontamination, packing and shelf life, including aseptic techniques and their applications to various items processed.
Preferred:
Previous 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.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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 (if sign-on bonus offered for position): 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.
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care. It encompasses the research, teaching, and patient care activities of the academic medical center. Sharing a commitment to superior quality, academic excellence and patient safety, the organizations within Northwestern Medicine comprise a combined workforce of more than 33,000 among clinical and administrative staff, medical and science faculty and medical students. Northwestern Medicine is comprised of more than 200 locations throughout the region, with five Northwestern Medicine hospitals ranked among “America's Best” by U.S. News & World Report, 2025 – 2026, our legacy of better medicine continues. What makes us better, makes you better.®
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