Lead Sterile Processing Tech

Lead Sterile Processing Technician needed! We are looking on behalf of Northwest Community Hospital, part of NorthShore University HealthSystem, for experienced SPTs as a lead technician. If interested, see and apply here for immediate consideration:

Position: Lead Sterile Processing Technicians

Location: Arlington Heights, IL

Shift: 8 hour shifts, rotating weekends

Shift: 11am - 7:30pm

Pay: Pay depends on experience starting at $20/hr for new graduates plus shift differential and benefits!

Shift Differential: Evenings $1.10/hr, Nights $1.50/hr, Weekends $0.90/hr

Must Haves:

• Certification: CRCST or CSPDT certification.
• Experience: 3-5 years
• Education: High school diploma and completion of Sterile Processing program

Responsibilities and Experience:

This position requires a high level of attention to detail and adherence to strict protocols to ensure patient safety. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of Sterile Processing Techniques and the ability to work effectively in a healthcare setting. Candidates should have at least 5 years as a Sterile Processing Technician, Central Processing Technician (CPT), Central service technician (CST), Central Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT), Surgical Processing Technician, or Sterile processing and distribution technician (SPD tech or CPD tech).If you are dedicated, detail-oriented, and passionate about patient care, we encourage you to apply.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

• Basic tray assembly, decontamination. Everyone in the Sterile Processing Department will be putting together trays, regardless of leadership title.
• Supervisors will be assigned a primary location, but must be comfortable assisting at sister sites as needed (when someone is on vacation, staffing needs fluctuate, etc.).
• Oversees the entire department with the manager. Responsible for the Sterile Processing function of the Sterile Processing Department when the Manager is unavailable.
• Ability to inform management of items and supplies needed to be ordered, assist in locating any needed items and adjust workflow as needed to fulfill department demands.
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About Northwest Community Hospital

Serving Chicago’s northwest suburbs since 1959, NCH is a not-for-profit healthcare system dedicated to providing outstanding care in the communities we call home. Our comprehensive, patient-centered system of care has dozens of locations throughout the area. Together, we serve more than 200,000 outpatients and treat more than 20,000 inpatients annually. Our hospital houses a Level III NICU, Level II Trauma Center and a dedicated pediatric emergency department.

• NCH is part of NorthShore University HealthSystem. Healthcare Purchasing News has named NorthShore University HealthSystem as the HPN 2022 Sterile Processing Department of the Year.