Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Selects appropriate materials and sterilization packaging for each instrument set, ensuring proper wrapping for aseptic technique. 
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ensures sterility indicators and lot stickers are present on all instrument sets and packages.
• Operates complex sterilization equipment, selecting the correct method of sterilization based on manufacturer instructions.
• Reviews and signs all sterilizer recording charts to verify proper sterilization parameters before releasing items for clinical use.

• • Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements. [Required]
• • Ability to understand the needs of the customer and respond to them in a pro-active, courteous, professional, and efficient manner. [Required]
• • Flexibility and ability to adapt to change. [Required]
• • Ability to work under stress and deadlines. [Required]
• • Medical terminology [Required]

• • High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• • Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]

• • in healthcare sterile processing

• • 1+ related experience [Preferred]

• • Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) [Required] OR
• • Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) [Required]
• • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.