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Sterile Processing Technician II-IHRS, Registry, Nights

UChicago Medicine·Chicago, Illinois

$25/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 16 hours ago
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About the role

The technician is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. They also manage the preparation and delivery of surgical case carts to ensure compliance with hospital standards.

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine as a Sterile Processing Technician II in the Central Sterile Processing Department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

The Sterile Processing Technician II will be responsible for preparing OR surgical case carts and performing decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of reprocessable supplies, equipment, and surgical instruments in compliance with hospital standards. This role requires knowledge of all sterilization modalities, monitoring of sterilization processes, and use of instrument tracking systems. Staff are expected to rotate across all processing areas and may be required to work weekends and holidays.

  • Essential Job Functions
  • Cleans and decontaminates instruments, trays, supplies, and equipment according to established procedures
  • Operates sterilization and decontamination equipment, including washers, sonic cleaners, and sterilizers
  • Assembles instrument trays and peel packs with proper identification, wrapping, labeling, and sterilization method
  • Monitors and documents sterilization loads, including biological and chemical testing results
  • Identifies and removes defective or unsafe instruments and reports issues to leadership
  • Stocks sterile storage areas and maintains appropriate inventory levels
  • Prepares and delivers case carts based on surgical schedules and preference cards
  • Transports clean and soiled equipment between Sterile Processing and procedural areas
  • Maintains cleanliness and organization of all work areas and equipment
  • Participates in quality improvement activities and required departmental training
  • Assists in training and onboarding of new staff
  • Adheres to all safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards
  • Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Sterile Processing Certification (CRCST or CSPDT) required within 18 months of employment
  • Knowledge of surgical instruments, hospital equipment, and medical terminology
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to respond effectively to urgent and emergency supply needs
  • Ability to lift and move items over 30 lbs and stand for extended periods

Preferred Qualifications

  • One year of experience in Central Sterile Processing
  • Previous hospital-based sterile processing experience
  • Basic computer skills and experience with instrument tracking systems

Position Details

  • Job Type/FTE: Registry
  • Shift: Evenings - 11:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Work Location: Onsite – Hyde Park
  • Unit/Department: Central Sterile Processing
  • CBA Code: 743 Clerical

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899.

We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual.

To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other.

We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward.

If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you.

Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters.

Join us.

Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities [https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers]

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine [https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers/benefits].

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and obtain a Sterile Processing Certification (CRCST or CSPDT) within 18 months. Previous hospital-based sterile processing experience is preferred along with strong communication skills.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Inventory Management
  • Safety Compliance
  • Medical Terminology
  • Infection Control
  • Decontamination
  • Chemical Testing
  • Biological Testing
  • Sterile Processing
  • Case Cart Preparation
  • Surgical Instrument Assembly
  • Instrument Tracking Systems
  • Sterilization Modalities

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Professional Development
  • Retirement Plan

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$25/hr
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Application
Employer website
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UChicago Medicine

For nearly a century we have pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers, all dedicated to improve the health and wellbeing of the community. Now, partnered with UChicago Medicine, we have expanded...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
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