Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Evening Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (Works Every Other Weekend and Works Every Holiday)
• Location: Feinberg/Galter; FL 06
• Union Hourly Compensation (non-negotiable): $24.26 per hour (+ $0.97/hour for shift pay differential). The role is graded as a non-exempt position meaning you are eligible for overtime.
• Benefits Eligible Role: New employees are eligible for benefits to begin on the first of the month following their starting date. Our 2026 Benefits Summary is attached for your reference.

The Sterile Processing Technician I reflect the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Works under the indirect supervision of the Resource Coordinator and Manager to support Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
• Follows preference sheet to accurately dispense instruments and supplies to Surgery and Patient care areas.
• This position requires daily flexibility to perform responsibilities, knowledge of routine policies and procedures and adherence of safety and infection control standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of the Tray Tracking computer system in assigned areas of the department.
• Reports and isolates damaged and missing items to Resource Coordinator and Manager.
• Performs quality assurance and biological testing on equipment and documents accordingly.
• Maintains logs, prepares, checks and records test results. Approves or refuses materials from sterilizer based on test results. Reports to management any adverse results.
• Executes proper procedures for equipment malfunctions.
• Prepares and delivers accurate and timely case carts for use in surgical procedures.
• Responds to instrument and supply requests from customers in a timely manner.
• Maintains a friendly, clean and orderly work environment.
• Checks and reprocesses any expired items.
• Accurately prepares and labels items for the appropriate method of sterilization.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all areas of the department by rotating through assigned work areas to ensure service needs of the customer are met.
• Completes work from previous shift to accommodate department schedules.
• Dispenses and delivers materials via dumbwaiter, tube system, elevator and/or handcarts.
• Communicates issues, problems and concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic Computer Skills
• Physical Demands Requirement:
  • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 35 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Preferred:

• Certification desired within 18 months.
• Have knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures, sterilization techniques and procedures, infection control and work flow principles and requirements, instrument and supply processing; demonstrates and exercises responsible judgment to provide necessary supplies and instruments for the patient care areas.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.