Sterile Processing Tech II - Lavin Evenings

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Sterile Processing Tech II – Lavin, Full-time, Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Lavin, Chicago, IL

3:00 pm–11:30 pm, 40 hours per week, 1.0 FTE

Salary range: $22.40–$28.67 per hour. Placement within the range depends on experience, internal equity, and union agreements. The Sterile Processing Tech II reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Demonstrates knowledge and use of the Tray Tracking computer system in assigned areas of the department.
• Decontaminates, disinfects and/or sterilizes surgical instruments in compliance with all established policies and procedures including infection control protocols.
• Inspects, sorts, and processes surgical instrumentation in accordance to policy and procedures.
• Reports and isolates damaged and missing items to Resource Coordinator and Manager.
• Assembles and organizes surgical instrument sets according to instrument count sheets.
• Prepares instrument trays for sterilization by appropriately wrapping or utilizing a sterilization container.
• Performs quality assurance and biological testing on equipment and documents accordingly.
• Operates ultrasonic cleaner, washer–decontaminator, heat‑sealing apparatus, sterilizers and cart washers within established guidelines.
• 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.
• Acts as a resource to other staff.
• 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.
• Maintains National or International Certification for Sterile Processing and Distribution. Assists in responsibility as a self‑directed professional for continuing education.
• Completes work from previous shift to accommodate department schedules.
• Dispenses and delivers materials via dumbwaiter, tube system, elevator and/or handcarts.
• Performs role of preceptor during training of new employees.
• Communicates issues, problems and concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Uses established communication channels (i.e., Spectralink Phone) in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner when coverage is needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma.
• Current certification by the National Institute for the Certification of Healthcare Sterile Processing and Distribution Personnel (NICHSPD) or the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution (CBSPD).
• Experience and knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Experience and knowledge in the use of all types of sterilization processes, decontamination, packing and shelf life, including aseptic techniques and their applications to various items processed.
• Physical demands: lift/carry up to 35 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds.

• Previous experience.

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