Sterile Processing Technician

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Shift

Scheduled Weekly Hours

POSITION PURPOSE: 

A sterile processing tech is responsible for cleaning and sterilization of used surgical instruments and other medical supplies so they can be safely redistributed for future patients.   

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Decontaminates Instruments used in the operating room and in other procedures throughout the hospital and clinics.
• Assures that biological and chemical wash solutions are appropriately used.
• Assures sterilization equipment is working appropriately by performing quality control checks routinely as instructed and that documentation is maintained.
• Understands and utilizes the IFU of all equipment to assure how to clean and sterilize all equipment.
• Restock supplies and maintains adequate inventory within the Sterile Processing department.
• Keeps instruments organized, sorting mismatched sets of instruments to maintain availability.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly control tests.

SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Within 24 months of hire, the employee must obtain Sterile Processing Certification through International Association of Health Care Central Service Materials Management (IAHCCSMM) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• Must complete CPR within 30 days of hire and maintain throughout employment at CGH.

Compensation Range

Available Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions

Health and Dental Insurance

IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)

Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Optional Insurances

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness

Gift Shop Discount

CGH Day Care Discount

CGH Dietary Discount

Employee Assistance Program

CGH Pharmacy Discount

CGH Vision Center Discount

Thank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center.