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OSF HealthCare·Rockford, Illinois
Instrument Tech I
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The instrument technician is responsible for the cleaning, sterilization, and inspection of surgical instrumentation. They coordinate daily instrument needs between the Operating Room, Case Carts, and the Sterile Processing Department.
OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.
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Expected pay for this position is $18.80 - $22.12/hour.
Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
This is an Hourly position.
The instrument technician-Surgery will be responsible for detailed knowledge of the inter-departmental needs between OR, Case Carts, and the Sterile Processing Department. They will coordinate/communicate daily instrument needs with OR mission partners and team leaders. Must be competent in proper cleaning, sterilizing and inspecting of instrumentation. Must be proficient and responsible for all aspects of the Immediate Use Sterilization process, as well and handling Biologic Indicator testing as needed.
Exerience: Certification in sterile processing at the technician level or higher from an accredited organization 1 year experience in a Sterile Processing Department. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. A certification in sterile processing and one year of experience in a Sterile Processing Department are preferred.
Market context
In Illinois, support-services roles like this are typically competitive because employers look for a mix of early-career experience, an associate’s degree or equivalent training, and active imaging credentials. For this position, licensure and certification details matter, including ARRT status, an IEMA license, and CT certification within 13 months of hire. This platform AI-summarizes requirements and benefits from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, verify your credentials and timeline against the posting.