Tech - Surgery Sterile Processing

Crawford Memorial Hospital·Robinson, Illinois

$20 - $24/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 14 days ago

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Tech - Surgery Sterile Processing · $20 - $24/hr

How this role compares

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+3% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Illinois ($19.00/hr, n=2432)

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About the role

Pay for this role is about 3% above the Illinois median for support services roles.

The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment. They also manage inventory, maintain accurate instrument set sheets, and ensure all sterilization processes comply with safety and infection control standards.

Position: Sterile Processing Tech

Department: Surgery

Reports To: Director- Surgery

Direct Reports: None

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Sterile Process Tech is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices. Must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other departments within the hospital.

General Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

Performs a biological test on all sterilizing units with each load in the sterile processor and immediate use sterilizer.

Evaluates the effectiveness of sterilization; informs surgery director if a biological test result is not compliant; pulls all sterilized instruments involved in the load in question.

Maintains accurate and up to date instrument set sheets for all departments; prepares end of month reports for sterile processing.

Cleans and inspects instruments completely and appropriately prior to preparing for sterilization; prepares instrument sets and individual instruments for all areas of the hospital; correctly operates all sterilizing units in the Surgical Services Department; delivers clean and sterilized instruments/equipment back to appropriate departments.

Checks sterilizing equipment to ensure proper functioning; prepares instruments for sterilization; maintains knowledge and implement surgery department fire safety policy, if required.

Performs all aspects of the position in an environment that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors; utilizes established hand-off communication protocols.

Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.

Completes all assigned mandatory education, including sterile processing training.

Complies with all established safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Participates in performance improvement activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in sterile processing. A Sterile Processing Technician certification is preferred.

high school
professional certificate
Communication
Sterilization
Decontamination
Customer service
Record keeping
Time management
Inventory management
Infection control
Safety compliance
Sterile processing
Biological testing
Instrument cleaning

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $20 - $24/hr
Location: Robinson, Illinois
Posted: Aug 31, 2026
Application: Employer website

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