Northwestern Medicine · 22 hours ago
Sterile Processing Technician - PSS Equipment and Technology, Full-time, Days
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.76/hr - $22.76/hrNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, committed to providing a patient-first approach. The Sterile Processing Technician plays a crucial role in supporting surgical and patient care areas by ensuring the availability and sterility of instruments and supplies.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Works under the indirect supervision of the Resource Coordinator and Manager to support Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Follows preference sheet to accurately dispense instruments and supplies to Surgery and Patient care areas
This position requires daily flexibility to perform responsibilities, knowledge of routine policies and procedures and adherence of safety and infection control standards
Demonstrates knowledge and use of the Tray Tracking computer system in assigned 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 accordingly
Maintains logs, prepares, checks and records test results. Approves or refuses materials from sterilizer based on test results. Reports to management any adverse results
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 any expired items
Accurately prepares and labels items for the appropriate method of sterilization
Maintains a working knowledge of all areas of the department by rotating through assigned work areas to ensure service needs of the customer are met
Completes work from 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 in a timely manner
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Good verbal and written communication skills
Basic Computer Skills
Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 35 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds
Preferred
Certification desired within 18 months
Have knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures, sterilization techniques and procedures, infection control and work flow principles and requirements, instrument and supply processing; demonstrates and exercises responsible judgment to provide necessary supplies and instruments for the patient care areas
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
Founded in 1972
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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