Entry Level Sterile Processing Tech Jobs in Chicago, IL

Sterile Processing Technician 

Welcome to Crown Point Surgical Suites

At Crown Point Surgical Suites our mission is to make positive and measurable differences in the health of the patients and communities we serve. Both patients and family members benefit from our warm, tranquil environment, where they receive personalized attention that is unequaled. From admission through discharge, be assured that your journey through CPSS will be patient-focused, convenient and comfortable.

Specialties: Orthopedic & Podiatry

Job Summary: Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing all items pertinent to the operations of the center.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following.  Other duties may be assigned: 

• Coordinates and implements AMI standards and any other resources (IFU’s, SDSs, policies) for the sterilization of instruments and supplies. 
• Can work independently and uses time wisely.
• Demonstrates good body mechanics
•  Speaks up to address practice issues.
• Coordinates the availability of instruments/supplies for cases as needed.
• Assures the adequate functioning and cleaning of all autoclaves and other sterilization/cleaning equipment. 
• Maintains adequate supplies without waste that are needed for sterilization process.
• Maintains complete and accurate documentation.
• Facilitates turnover times to promote operating room efficiency.
•  Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
• Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance, and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follows all equipment and safety guidelines, and is personally responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
•  Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Attends in-service training, required education, conferences, and meetings to learn new skills as required.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
• Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
•  Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.

Qualification requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual shall be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Completion of a Sterile Process Certification Program is preferred. 
• One to two years’ experience as an Central Sterile Processing Technician in multiple specialties or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

• Life and AD&D coverage

• Availability of short- and long-term disability

• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs

• 401(k) and access to retirement planning

• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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