Sterile Processing Technician Certified; Evenings

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Evening (United States of America)

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

• Wraps, seals, and labels articles for identification, sterilization, and distribution.
• Decontaminates and cleans equipment according to established guidelines and policies.
• Inspects instruments for proper working condition and identifies items for repair.
• Assembles and accounts for all instruments trays requiring a tray listing.
• Monitors sterilizers by checking indicators and charts to ensure proper functioning and processing of the sterilizer units.
• Logs data pertaining to the biological and chemical indicators in relation to the sterilizer operations and according to the established Lurie Children’s policies.
• Completes duties associated with the soiled utility rounds and assists where needed with a situation requiring immediate attention.
• Adheres to established guidelines and procedures of Lurie Children’s and ensures a clean, organized and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Coordinates routine activities between surgical suite personnel to include adjustments to schedules.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
• Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required. (Please attach a copy to your profile)
• Sterile Processing Technician Certification is required. (Please attach a copy of your certification)
• Minimum of one (1) year of related work experience in healthcare setting strongly preferred
• Requires successful completion of the established in-house training program within six months of hire.
• Ability to foster a team approach in daily work activities and demonstrates independent judgment when addressing nursing/physicians staff concerns.
• Demonstrated analytical ability to monitor and interpret surgical procedure terminology and correlating physician preferences.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills necessary to address general trouble shooting situations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead employees in a productive manner consistent with the goal of the department.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other medical staff personnel and the public.
• Ability to provide and follow oral and written instructions and procedures.

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High School Diploma/GED (Required)

$22.25-$36.38 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

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