Sterilizing Tech

About This Role

The Sterilizing Tech I is responsible for the proper cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of medical instruments and equipment within Northwestern Medicine, adhering to ethical and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, decontaminate, and sterilize medical instruments and equipment using appropriate methods, substances, and equipment
• Receive, stock, package, and distribute medical instruments and equipment
• Perform and document required quality assurance testing and inspection on stock
• Inventory and reorder supplies
• Properly dispose of biohazardous substances, chemicals, medical waste, and unusable equipment and supplies

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Computer Skills

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Nice to Have

• Certification as a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)
• Two or more years of experience

Benefits