Sterilizing Technician Full-Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Winfield, IL

About The Position

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? Sterilizing Technician Full-Time Days Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. Rotating weekend and holiday schedule. The Sterilizing Tech I 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. Receives, cleans, distributes, and stores medical instruments and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Basic Computer Skills
Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 35 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)
Two or more years of experience.

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.