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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 Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale 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:** 245pm-1115pm Evening

**Location:** 120 North Oak Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521

The role you'll contribute:

Responsible for inspecting, assembling, and evaluating all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality. This position determines the need for repair or replacement of instruments. This role validates the completeness of each instrument set. In addition, this position facilitates effective sterilization processes. This role ensures all instruments meet the required standards for surgical procedures.

The value you'll bring to the team:

+ Operates sterilization equipment and inspects instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.

+ Performs decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers, and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.

+ Corrects instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets, and/or instrument tracking systems.

+ Maintains proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.

+ Performs regular quality assurance program audits of peers.

+ Collaborates with the surgical team to ensure timely availability of sterilized instruments and equipment.

+ Monitors and documents sterilization processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.

+ Troubleshoots and resolves issues with sterilization equipment and processes.

+ Trains new staff on sterilization procedures and protocols.

+ Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance sterilization processes.

+ Ensures proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials.

+ Maintains accurate records of sterilization activities and inventory levels.

+ 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 of Work Experience Preferred

+ Central Supply Tech (IAHCSMM) Required or

+ Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) Required or

+ Certified Sterile Processing Tech (CSPD) Required

+ 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 Hinsdale

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25037613

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.