Company Description

Since its founding in 1967, OrthoIllinois has grown dynamically to become one of the leading bone and joint centers in northern Illinois. Our university-quality care delivery is founded on a one-stop, multi-specialty philosophy.

Job Purpose:

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for inspecting equipment and instruments for any defects, debris, or malfunctions prior to sterilization. The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for assembling the trays as needed for each case.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspects and cleans contaminated instruments after surgery, including hand washing all delicate instrumentation, placing used instruments back in the correct trays, changing washer detergent when needed, and running items through ultrasonic machine
• Wraps trays and ensures each tray has an indicator strip
• Label trays with appropriate date/cycles
• Loads and documents items on sterilizer cart; ensures sterilizers are started properly
• Anticipates any items needed for cases; communicates with technicians on missing or unavailable materials
• Demonstrates competency of items used in all surgical procedures
• Assists staff with questions and locating sterile items as needed
• Restocks sterile disposable items and documents materials that need to be ordered or are unavailable
• Communicates with applicable company representative when machines are not working properly
• Responsible for understanding the functions of Steam, Steris, and Sterrad sterilization machines
• Maintain yearly required training:
  • Infection Control/OSHA
  • TB Testing
  • Fire Safety
  • All codes
  • Location of SDS
  • BLS certification

Competencies:

• Comprehension: Understands and applies detailed instructions and factual information in oral, written and /or diagram form.
• Adaptability: Maintains composure in a fast-paced environment, managing changing priorities and adjusting response appropriately to achieve goals; responds to change with a positive attitude and willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.
• Problem Solving: Analyzes data to understand root cause and solves problems with multiple variables, both predictable and unpredictable
• Decision Making: Collects and reviews relevant data before acting balancing risk and rewards of options, encourages input from other subject matter experts, able to adjust opinions and recommendations based on new information, and objectively evaluates decisions after they have been made.
• Comprehension: Understands and applies detailed instructions and factual information in oral, written and /or diagram form.
• Technical Expertise: Applies knowledge of professional medical practice, regulations, and organizational policy to provide quality, patient focused care within scope of role, build relationships with care team, patient and families, and maintain a safe working environment
• Planning and Organizing: Manages a high volume of tasks at one time, prioritizing workload while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Initiative/Independence: Works independently with little needed direction taking responsibility for own time and effectiveness. Proactively recognizes opportunities to contribute, recommends and implements process improvements

Organizational Culture:

All OrthoIllinois employees focus on service by putting the mission, vision, and value statements into practice and using the guiding principles of Compassion, Respect, Trust, Integrity, Innovation, Education Fiscal Responsibility, Practice Independence, Accountability, and Empowerment to direct their interactions and decision making. Employees promote and model the service standards to create lasting impressions, extraordinary moments, exceptional on-stage experiences, and meaningful and compassionate connections.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of experience in a similar position and/or performing similar tasks
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire
• Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google Suites

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve