What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician position at Pride Health?
Pride Health is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician to support our client’s medical facility based in Elmhurst, IL. This is a 13-week contract to a permanent position and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!
Job Summary:
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring every item meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and infection control.
Job Responsibilities:
-Follow all ANSI/AAMI standards, manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs), SOPs, and company Work Instructions.
-Decontaminate used surgical instruments and equipment using proper PPE and protocols.
-Disassemble, clean, and reassemble complex surgical instruments as required.
-Accurately assemble and package instrument trays and sets per guidelines.
-Operate washers, sterilizers, and other processing equipment safely and effectively.
-Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and damage prior to packaging.
Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:
-Hands-on experience in sterile processing, demonstrating proficiency in decontamination, assembly, and sterilization procedures.
-General knowledge of surgical instruments and processing protocols.
-Knowledge of sterilization techniques, including steam sterilization and infection control practices.
-Familiarity with ANSI/AAMI standards and manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs).
-Skill in operating washer disinfectors, autoclaves, and other related equipment.
-Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Additional Information:
Location: Elmhurst, IL
Schedule: Mon-Fri 1st shift 7am-3:30pm, 2nd shift 3pm-11:30pm & 3rd shift 11pm-7:30am
Contract: 13-week contract to a permanent position
Pay Range: $25/Hr.- $30/Hr.
*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.
Interested? Apply now!
Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Salary : $25 - $30