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Instrument Tech I

OSF HealthCare·Rockford, Illinois

UnknownOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 27 days ago
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Instrument Tech I

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • 75 similar openings in the Rockford area · median $37,500
  • 188 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

About the role

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.

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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.

Overview

Position Summary

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.

Qualifications

Required qualifications

  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Other skills/knowledge: Excellent communication skills Excellent prioritization/organization skills Basic knowledge reading computer printouts and working from task list.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Requirements

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.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Prioritization
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Task list management
  • Sterile processing
  • Immediate use sterilization
  • Biologic indicator testing
  • Cleaning instrumentation
  • Inspecting instrumentation

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Recognition
  • Compensation
  • Well-being offerings

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Rockford, Illinois
Posted
Aug 12, 2026
Closes
Aug 12, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

OSF HealthCare

OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. The system includes 18 inpatient facilities encompassing 16 licensed hospitals, two of which operate dual campuses in separate...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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