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Job Description
Hourly Pay Range:
$20.69 - $30.00 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician-Sterile Processing Department- Evenings Position Highlights:
Position:
Certified Sterile Processing Tech Location:
Arlington Heights, IL Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Hours:
3:00pm-11:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays required What you will need:
Education:
GED/High School Equivalent required
Certification:
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) strongly preferred
Experience:
Two years of sterile processing or operating room experience in surgical instrumentation preferred What you will do: Provide hospital and affiliated facilities with sterile processed materials and equipment 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 Benefits (For full time or part time positions): Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website () to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best". Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.
EOE:
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor Position Highlights:
Sign on bonus: (if applicable)
Position:
Location:
City, IL Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time /
Part Time Hours:
Monday-Friday, hours and flexible work schedules
Required Travel:
A Brief Overview:
Responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing surgical instruments, medical equipment, and supplies to surgical suites, procedural areas, and clinical departments according to established procedures, AAMI standards, and manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs). Supports quality assurance processes, inventory management, vendor coordination, flexible scope cleaning validation, and case cart preparation. Promotes effective communication, safety, and compliance with infection control policies and regulatory requirements.
What you will do:
Decontaminates reusable surgical instruments, patient care equipment, and flexible scopes following instructions for use (IFUs) and infection control practices. Operates washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and decontamination equipment. Assembles and inspects instrument sets, surgical trays, and case carts for scheduled procedures. Identifies and reports missing, damaged, or malfunctioning equipment. Performs sterilization using steam, low-temperature (plasma), and/or gas sterilizers. Conducts and documents biological, chemical, and mechanical monitoring for sterilization efficacy. Utilizes instrument tracking systems and OR scheduling software (e.g., ORSOS) for documentation, equipment tracking, and workflow management. Participates in inventory control, rotates supplies, manages loaner instrumentation, and assists with vendor coordination and equipment returns. Performs overnight duties as needed, including patient equipment distribution, linen cart management, and basic patient-care equipment rental tracking. Communicates shift hand-offs through reporting tools, documents incomplete tasks, equipment issues, and supply shortages. Attends huddles and staff meetings to support departmental goals and quality initiatives. May assist with orientation and training of Sterile Processing Technician staff as needed. Maintains up-to-date knowledge and professional certification requirements. May be asked to transport trays between locations What you will need: High School Required 1 Year Minimum of 1 year of sterile processing experience preferred, including experience with complex instrumentation and electronic tracking systems. Advanced knowledge of sterilization and high-level disinfection techniques, infection control practices, and surgical instrumentation. Ability to function independently and perform in a lead/charge capacity when required. Skilled in using electronic instrument tracking systems and interpreting sterilization indicator results accurately. A valid driver's license is required if the incumbent is selected to transport instrument trays with a motorized vehicle (i.e. utility vehicle). A safe driving record is required. Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) required upon hire Required Or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required upon hire
Required Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking at designated locations Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off Community Involvement Opportunities
