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Sterile Processing Tech II

Trinity Health · Maywood, IL · $16.49–$24.44 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found a mistake that someone else had made in processing.

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up and fix errors rather than let a flawed tray reach the OR.

What certification do you hold, and how do you stay current?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the certified technician requirement and keep learning in a changing field.

What would you do

A surgeon urgently needs a tray that isn't ready yet. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they work quickly without skipping required steps, even under pressure from the OR.

Trauma cases can come in unexpectedly on the evening shift. How do you stay ready for that?

What they are checking: Whether they think ahead about high-demand trays and staying organized for emergencies.

About the work

Walk me through how you decontaminate a set of surgical instruments from the time they arrive from the OR.

What they are checking: Whether they follow each step carefully, since a missed step can leave infectious material on instruments.

How do you choose between steam, low temperature or other sterilization methods for an item?

What they are checking: Whether they know that the manufacturer's instructions decide the method, not convenience.

You find a biological indicator that came back positive. What happens next?

What they are checking: Whether they know to recall items and follow protocol, which protects patients from infection.

How do you make sure a tray is assembled correctly with every instrument in working condition?

What they are checking: Whether they inspect instruments for damage and completeness instead of just counting them.

How do you handle loaner trays and implants coming in from vendors?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the extra tracking and processing rules for vendor items and implants.

How do you build and assemble case carts for specific surgical procedures?

What they are checking: Whether they can read pick lists accurately so surgeons have everything they need at the start of a case.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description: Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes  Loyola University Medical Center ,  Gottlieb Memorial Hospital ,  MacNeal Hospital , as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from more than 1,500 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. All three of our hospital sites are within a short commute from the city! If you are a Sterile Processing Technician who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong! What you’ll do: • The Certified Sterile Processing Technician decontaminates instruments, assembles trays and/or equipment, and sterilizes instrument trays for prescribed patient procedures. • Assembles case carts for specific surgical procedures. In response to the time-critical needs of the surgeon, nurses and OR team members, the SRP CP Technician processes a variety of highly specialized surgical instrument trays and powered surgical tools and implant devices, often in high pressure situations engendered by the life-threatening nature of unexpected trauma or technologically advanced surgical procedures. • Sterilizes instruments including quarantining instruments until the biological indicator (BI) is read negative. Documents information correctly regarding the BIs. Correctly documents all items in each sterilization load, including peel packs and trays. Informs manager, supervisor, or lead when there is a problem with a sterilization load and reprocesses as needed. We offer our SRP Techs: • Benefits from Day One • Competitive Shift Differentials • Career Development • Tuition Reimbursement • On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC) • Referral Rewards What you'll need for this job: • High School Diploma required. Preferred: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education • Less than one year of previous job-related experience required. Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience • On-Call is required Compensation: Pay Range: $16.49-$24.44 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Benefits: Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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