Manager Sterile Processing Technician

Are you an experienced Sterile Processing Technician? Manager of Sterile Processing needed in Arlington Heights, IL! We are looking on behalf of Northwest Community Hospital, part of NorthShore University HealthSystem, for experienced SPTs for management. If interested, see and apply here for immediate consideration:

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.

Position: Manager Sterile Processing Technician

Shift Options: 8 hour shift 8am - 4:30pm, 24 hour coverage as needed

Pay: Pay depends on experience starting at $68,000/year

Position Requirements:

• Certification: Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM). Leadership Certification thru CBSPD or IAHCSMM must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Experience: 5 years SPT/OR with knowledge of equipment
• Education: Bachelor degree, 3 years SPD experience or 3 years OR experience; or Associate degree with 5 years SPD or OR experience; or High School Diploma or GED with 7 years experience with 2 of the 7 years as SPD or OR Supervisor.

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.

• Promote effective team relations within the unit and across other departments in addition to fostering an environment that promotes strong decision making and problem solving by staff.

• Develop strong relationships with other departments and senior leaders to promote staff collaboration, efficiencies and results.

• Insures quality control and efficient production of processed products in line with Northshore University Healthy System policies and procedures.

• Implement process improvements based on data/information received via reports & procedural areas.

• Execute established procedures for decontamination assembly, packaging sterilization and surgical case cart set up practices by ensuring quality product for patient care.
• Follow established procedures to ensure decontamination completion.
• Place sterile items in appropriate areas for distribution, ensuring the items are accurately labeled by department.