About this role
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is hiring a full-time Certified Sterile Processing Technician for the night shift (8pm–4:30am, rotating weekends) at its Hinsdale, IL hospital campus.
### What you'll do
- Decontaminate, disassemble, inspect, and reassemble surgical instruments and complex instrument sets for clinical use.
- Select appropriate sterilization methods and packaging based on manufacturer instructions and aseptic technique standards.
- Operate and monitor complex sterilization equipment; review and sign sterilizer recording charts before releasing items.
- Maintain accurate records in computer tracking systems and paper log books, including sterility indicators and lot stickers.
- Execute the recall process for sterilization failures and escalate positive results to supervisors promptly.
- Rotate across decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, and equipment management areas; support training of new staff.
### What we're looking for
- Active CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) — required.
- High school diploma or equivalent — required; technical/vocational training in sterile processing preferred.
- Working knowledge of microbiology principles, aseptic technique, infection control, and cross-contamination prevention.
- Familiarity with the full range of surgical instruments including assembly, disassembly, and cleaning requirements.
- 1+ year of related sterile processing experience preferred.
- BLS/CPR certification preferred.
### What's included
- Pay range: $18.51–$29.62/hr ($38,501–$61,609 annualized).
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance effective Day One.
- Paid time off from Day One; 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Career development resources and whole-person well-being support.
### About the practice
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale is a faith-based community hospital located at 120 N. Oak St. in Hinsdale, Illinois, operating as part of the AdventHealth system. The sterile processing department supports a full surgical program and collaborates closely with OR and clinical teams across the facility.