Sterile Processing Tech

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidence-based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403(b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected.

Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Shriners Children’s Chicago offers specialized care for a wide range of pediatric orthopedic, bone and joint conditions, including rare diseases and syndromes. Other specialties include spine and scoliosis care, plastic surgery, cleft lip and palate care, comprehensive rehabilitation and spinal cord injuries.

Shriners Children's Chicago offers an opportunity for a PRN Sterile Processing Tech
. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives. Our top healthcare professionals excel in their practices and provide compassionate, family‑centered care to children who need it most.

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for providing reprocessed supplies and equipment required by all departments that render patient care. In this position, you'll ensure that all instruments are sterile, which will help maintain a safe environment for our patients.

The pay range for this position is $21.24/hour - $31.88/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.

• The Sterile Processing Tech shall be knowledgeable and implement the decontamination, preparing and sterilization of surgical supplies and equipment.
• Assembles case carts containing consumable supplies and instrumentation.
• Cleans/decontaminates surgical instruments.
• Identifies and assembles multiple types of surgical instruments and instrument sets.
• Inspects instruments, replaces or sends for repairs.

This is not an all inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 years working with surgical instruments
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)