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

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Shift: Full Time 645am-3:15pm

Location: AdventHealth 120 N Oak St Hinsdale Hospital

The role you’ll contribute:

The Uncertified Sterile Processing Technician - position is for an experienced Uncertified SPD Technician. Under supervision of the SPD Supervisor / Manager or Educator, the Uncertified Sterile Processing Technician – will provide thoroughly cleaned, disinfected and / or sterilized instrument trays and equipment to the OR and other departments in the hospital. All steps in the reprocessing cycle will be strictly driven by the manufacture instructions for use. Trays will be accurately assembled according to the established tray list in Censitrac. Responsible for use of all decontamination and sterilization equipment in accordance to manufacture guidelines, can troubleshoot minor issues. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

· Rotates assignments among various areas within the department functions including but not limited to: decontamination, surgical and other tray assembly sterilization processes, and management of supplies and equipment.

· Properly identifies and segregates reusable items for decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization. Selects proper cleaning methods for pre-cleaning and cleaning instrumentation, power tools and equipment sent to Central Service based upon manufacturer’ instructions for use. Disassembles and inspects items for damage or missing components. Correctly and safely operates all equipment in the decontamination area ensuring that all standards for personal protective equipment and prevention of body fluid exposure are always adhered to.

· Accurately assembles instruments, complex instrument sets, and other surgical items by selecting the appropriate items, trays and instruments and records information in computer tracking system or paper instrument count sheet.

· Selects appropriate materials and sterilization packaging for each instrument set. Aware of aseptic technique and proper wrapping of instrument trays to allow the end user to open product in an aseptic manner and produces a compact, logically arranged package which is within the proper weight limits appropriate for assured sterilization.

· Ensures appropriate sterility indicators and lot stickers are present on all instrument sets and packages.

· Operates complex sterilization equipment, selects the correct method of sterilization based upon manufacturers’ instructions for use (IFU).

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

· Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements.

· Ability to understand the needs of the customer and respond to them in a pro-active, courteous, professional, and efficient manner.

· One-year experience as a Sterile Processing Technician in a Healthcare setting.

. HS Diploma or GED Required

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: 24039029

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.