Sterile Processing Technician - PSS Equipment and Technology, Full-time, Evening
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, United States
Location: Feinberg/Galter; FL 06
Salary: $24.26 - $24.26 per hour (includes $0.97/hour shift differential). Overtime is available as the position is non‑exempt.
Description
Hours: 40 hours per week
Evening Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (works every other weekend and every holiday)
Responsibilities
Works under indirect supervision of the Resource Coordinator and Manager to support Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Follows the preference sheet to accurately dispense instruments and supplies to surgery and patient care areas.
Requires daily flexibility to perform tasks, knowledge of routine policies and procedures and adherence to safety and infection control standards.
Demonstrates knowledge and use of the Tray Tracking computer system in designated areas of the department.
Reports and isolates damaged and missing items to Resource Coordinator and Manager.
Performs quality assurance and biological testing on equipment and documents results.
Maintains logs, prepares checks and records test results; approves or refuses materials from the sterilizer based on test outcomes and reports adverse results to management.
Executes proper procedures for equipment malfunctions.
Prepares and delivers accurate and timely case carts for use in surgical procedures.
Responds to instrument and supply requests from customers in a timely manner.
Maintains a friendly, clean and orderly work environment.
Checks and reprocesses expired items.
Accurately prepares and labels items for the appropriate method of sterilization.
Maintains a working knowledge of all department areas by rotating through assigned work areas to meet customer service needs.
Completes work from the previous shift to accommodate department schedules.
Dispenses and delivers materials via dumbwaiter, tube system, elevator and/or handcarts.
Communicates issues, problems and concerns to management promptly.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
High School Diploma.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Physical demands requirement:
Lift/carry up to 35 pounds and push/pull force up to 50 pounds.
Preferred
Certification desired within 18 months.
Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques, infection control, workflow principles and requirements, and instrument and supply processing; demonstrates responsible judgment to provide necessary supplies and instruments to patient care areas.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans. New employees are eligible for benefits starting the first of the month following their start date.
Equal Opportunity
All application information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
Background Check
A background check, including criminal history, may be conducted on newly hired team members and internal transfers. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis in compliance with all applicable laws and the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; all employment decisions will ultimately be made by a person.
Sign‑On Bonus Eligibility
Internal employees and re‑hires who left Northwestern Medicine within one year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position may be eligible, depending on the job family.
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Salary: $24.26 - $24.26 per hour (includes $0.97/hour shift differential). Overtime is available as the position is non‑exempt.
Description
Hours: 40 hours per week
Evening Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (works every other weekend and every holiday)
Responsibilities
Works under indirect supervision of the Resource Coordinator and Manager to support Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Follows the preference sheet to accurately dispense instruments and supplies to surgery and patient care areas.
Requires daily flexibility to perform tasks, knowledge of routine policies and procedures and adherence to safety and infection control standards.
Demonstrates knowledge and use of the Tray Tracking computer system in designated areas of the department.
Reports and isolates damaged and missing items to Resource Coordinator and Manager.
Performs quality assurance and biological testing on equipment and documents results.
Maintains logs, prepares checks and records test results; approves or refuses materials from the sterilizer based on test outcomes and reports adverse results to management.
Executes proper procedures for equipment malfunctions.
Prepares and delivers accurate and timely case carts for use in surgical procedures.
Responds to instrument and supply requests from customers in a timely manner.
Maintains a friendly, clean and orderly work environment.
Checks and reprocesses expired items.
Accurately prepares and labels items for the appropriate method of sterilization.
Maintains a working knowledge of all department areas by rotating through assigned work areas to meet customer service needs.
Completes work from the previous shift to accommodate department schedules.
Dispenses and delivers materials via dumbwaiter, tube system, elevator and/or handcarts.
Communicates issues, problems and concerns to management promptly.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
High School Diploma.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Physical demands requirement:
Lift/carry up to 35 pounds and push/pull force up to 50 pounds.
Preferred
Certification desired within 18 months.
Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques, infection control, workflow principles and requirements, and instrument and supply processing; demonstrates responsible judgment to provide necessary supplies and instruments to patient care areas.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans. New employees are eligible for benefits starting the first of the month following their start date.
Equal Opportunity
All application information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
Background Check
A background check, including criminal history, may be conducted on newly hired team members and internal transfers. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis in compliance with all applicable laws and the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; all employment decisions will ultimately be made by a person.
Sign‑On Bonus Eligibility
Internal employees and re‑hires who left Northwestern Medicine within one year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position may be eligible, depending on the job family.
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