Sterile Processing Tech

Are you an experienced Sterile Processing Technician? Sterile Processing Technicians needed in Arlington Heights, IL! We are looking on behalf of Northwest Community Hospital, part of NorthShore University HealthSystem, for experienced SPTs. 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: Sterile Processing Technician

Shift Options: 8 hour shifts, rotating weekends and 1-2 holidays a year.

• 10:30am - 7:00pm
• 3:00pm - 11:30am
• 11:00pm - 7:30am
• 11:00pm - 7:30am (Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday)

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

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

Position Requirements:

• Certification: None to start, Certification in Sterile Processing Techniques by accredited organization within one year of hire.
• Experience: 2 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 2 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.

• Provide hospital and affiliated facilities with sterile processed materials and equipment.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Assemble and package sterile supplies and instruments.
• Operate sterilizing equipment such as autoclaves.
• 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.