Sterile Processing Tech, General Operating Room - Full-Time, Rotate
UChicago Medicine, Harvey, IL, United States
Job Description
Be a part of a world‑class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial as a
Sterile Processing Technician
in the
Sterile Processing
department. This 100% onsite opportunity requires you to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Under the supervision of the Director and Supervisor, the Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for all duties relating to processing of sterile supplies, preparation of instruments, and decontamination of patient‑related equipment. The role includes monitoring sterilizers and maintaining sterilization records, issuing surgical supplies and instrumentation, maintaining inventory and PAR level data, ensuring professional conduct, and promoting effective interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships.
Essential Job Functions
Fill requests and issue surgical supplies and instrumentation
Restock and maintain inventory levels of surgical supplies and equipment
Exhibit timely, satisfactory completion of assignments with minimal assistance
Demonstrate a positive, supportive attitude to patients, families, and other personnel consistently in emergent and non‑emergent situations
Receive supplies from outside areas, ensuring supplies entering sterile processing are free of external contaminants
Maintain sterilization records
Decontaminate patient care equipment according to hospital guidelines
Perform biological monitoring of sterilizers and document in log
Sterilize instrument trays within specified parameters
Maintain confidential patient and department information
Required Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent
Completion of Sterile Processing Program
Current certification preferred as a ‘Certified Sterile Processing and Technician’ from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) – or complete certification within 6 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications
1‑year experience in an acute care hospital
Physical demand ranges from constant sedentary work with a certain amount of sitting, walking and standing to occasional light work involving lifting up to 20 pounds of force and/or excess of 100 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full‑Time (0.9)
Shift: Rotate
Unit/Department: Sterile Processing
CBA Code: SEIU
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications, experience, and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits – UChicago Medicine.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
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Be a part of a world‑class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial as a
Sterile Processing Technician
in the
Sterile Processing
department. This 100% onsite opportunity requires you to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Under the supervision of the Director and Supervisor, the Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for all duties relating to processing of sterile supplies, preparation of instruments, and decontamination of patient‑related equipment. The role includes monitoring sterilizers and maintaining sterilization records, issuing surgical supplies and instrumentation, maintaining inventory and PAR level data, ensuring professional conduct, and promoting effective interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships.
Essential Job Functions
Fill requests and issue surgical supplies and instrumentation
Restock and maintain inventory levels of surgical supplies and equipment
Exhibit timely, satisfactory completion of assignments with minimal assistance
Demonstrate a positive, supportive attitude to patients, families, and other personnel consistently in emergent and non‑emergent situations
Receive supplies from outside areas, ensuring supplies entering sterile processing are free of external contaminants
Maintain sterilization records
Decontaminate patient care equipment according to hospital guidelines
Perform biological monitoring of sterilizers and document in log
Sterilize instrument trays within specified parameters
Maintain confidential patient and department information
Required Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent
Completion of Sterile Processing Program
Current certification preferred as a ‘Certified Sterile Processing and Technician’ from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) – or complete certification within 6 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications
1‑year experience in an acute care hospital
Physical demand ranges from constant sedentary work with a certain amount of sitting, walking and standing to occasional light work involving lifting up to 20 pounds of force and/or excess of 100 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full‑Time (0.9)
Shift: Rotate
Unit/Department: Sterile Processing
CBA Code: SEIU
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications, experience, and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits – UChicago Medicine.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
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