STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN - CERT - PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES

JOB SUMMARY

SEIU LOCAL 73

LOCATION : JOHN H. STROGER, JR. HOSPITAL

SHIFT : 11AM-7PM

DEPARTMENT : PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES

Under supervision, receives and processes incoming instruments, performs cleaning and sterilizing duties, and restocks packs of supplies, linens and instruments in the Main Operating Rooms (MOR) sterile processing area of John H.

Stroger Jr. Hospital. Prepares operating room surgical procedures carts as necessary to meet surgical procedure needs in a timely manner.

Applies age specific standards when preparing setups and surgical trays. Provide and maintain a safe environment and report hazards or potential hazards promptly.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED (Must provide proof at time of interview).
• Current Certification in Sterile Processing and Distribution (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of previous Sterile Processing experience
• Graduate of a Sterile Processing Program (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview).

VETERAN PREFERENCE PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must :

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, Are you a Military Veteran?
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note : If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date.

Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9 / 11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9 / 11).

Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
30+ days ago