• Sterile Processing Tech

    AdventHealth (La Grange, IL)


    All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

    + Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

    + Paid Time Off from Day One

    + 403-B Retirement Plan

    + 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

    + Career Development

    + Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

    + Mental Health Resources and Support

    Our promise to you:

    Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.

     

    **Schedule:** Full Time

    **Shift:** 1045am-715pm with rotating weekends and holidays

    **Location:** 5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD, La Grange, 60525

    The role you'll contribute:

    Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, assembly, and sterilization of supplies and instrumentation utilized throughout the facility following established national standards and infection control standards. This position ensures that all medical instruments and supplies are properly sterilized and ready for use. This role adheres to strict protocols to maintain a sterile environment. In addition, this position collaborates with healthcare staff to ensure timely availability of sterilized equipment. This role monitors and maintains sterilization equipment to ensure optimal performance.

    The value you'll bring to the team:

    + Receives soiled and contaminated instruments or equipment from surgery, anesthesia, and nursing units.

    + Prepares, cleans, and disinfects instruments and equipment appropriately.

    + Inspects all instruments and equipment for damages, malfunction, or unacceptable condition.

    + Prepares instruments and equipment for sterilization by verifying correct items and quantities.

    + Assures proper sterilization procedures are performed and the effectiveness of the sterilizing process.

    + Maintains required records on sterilization and tracks equipment and instruments issued to nursing units.

    + Assists with maintaining adequate supply levels and supply preparation for surgical cases.

    + Maintains cleanliness and proper order in the work area.

    + Demonstrates proficient use of all equipment and knowledge of stocking and par levels for nursing units.

    + Shows dependability and flexibility in meeting the scheduling needs of the department.

    + Assumes on-call assignments and takes responsibility for personal and professional development.

    + Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    The expertise and experience you'll need to succeed** **:

    + High School Grad or Equiv Required or

    + Technical/Vocational School Required

    + Associate Preferred

    + One or more years Work Experience Preferred

    + Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) Preferred or

    + Certified Sterile Processing Tech (CSPD) Preferred or

    + Central Supply Tech (IAHCSMM) Preferred and

    + Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Preferred

     

    This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

     

    **Category:** Surgery

    **Organization:** UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange

    **Schedule:** Full-time

    **Shift:** 1 - Day

    **Req ID:** 25037585

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.