Sterile Processing Tech II Evenings

Sterile Processing Tech II Full Time Evenings

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Full time 2 PM to 10:30 PM, weekends rotation and holidays. Weekend rotation is about once a month.

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.

• Have thorough knowledge of aseptic techniques, sterilization techniques, infection control and workflow principles, and equipment and supply processing. Demonstrates responsible judgment to provide necessary supplies and equipment for patient care areas.
• Disassemble, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and store procedure trays, instruments, and supplies according to prescribed procedure and aseptic technique.
• Follow preference sheet to accurately dispense instruments and supplies to Surgery.
• Perform daily flexible tasks, adhering to routine policies and safety and infection control standards.
• Use Tray Tracking computer system in assigned areas.
• Decontaminate, disinfect and/or sterilize surgical instruments in compliance with established policies, including infection control protocols.
• Inspect, sort, and process surgical instrumentation per policy.
• Report and isolate damaged and missing items to Resource Coordinator and Manager.
• Assemble and organize surgical instrument sets according to instrument count sheets.
• Prepare instrument trays for sterilization by wrapping or using a sterilization container.
• Perform quality assurance and biological testing on equipment and document results.
• Operate ultrasonic cleaner, washer‑decontaminator, heat‑sealing apparatus, sterilizers and cart washers within guidelines.
• Maintain logs, prepare, check and record test results. Approve or refuse materials from Sterilizer based on results; report adverse results to management.
• Execute proper procedures for equipment malfunctions.
• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely case carts for surgical procedures.
• Respond to instrument and supply requests from customers in a timely manner.
• Maintain a friendly, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Reprocess any expired items.
• Accurately prepare and label items for the appropriate method of sterilization.
• Act as a resource to other staff.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all department areas by rotating through assigned work areas to ensure service needs of the customer are met.
• Maintain National or International Certification for Sterile Processing and Distribution; assist as a self‑directed professional for continuing education.
• Complete work from previous shift to accommodate department schedules.
• Dispense and deliver materials via dumbwaiter, tube system, elevator and/or handcarts.
• Precede during training of new employees as a preceptor.
• Communicate issues, problems, and concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Responsible for hand‑off communication to oncoming staff.
• Use established communication channels (e.g., Spectralink Phone) professionally, courteously, and tactfully when coverage is needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

AA/EOE.

• High School Diploma or GED or 3 years related equivalent experience AND
• National (CBSPD) or International (IAHCSMM) Certification AND
• Experience and knowledge of surgical instrumentation, human anatomy, and basic medical terminology AND
• Experience and knowledge in use of all types of sterilization processes, decontamination, packing and shelf life, including aseptic techniques and their applications to various items processed.
• Physical demands: 35 lb lift; 65 inch carry; push/pull 50 lb (physical demands test may be required).

• 3 plus years’ experience in OR instrumentation

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