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Sterilizing Technician-Full-time Day Shift

Northwestern Medicine · Geneva, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you noticed a mistake made by a coworker. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up respectfully to keep patients safe.

How do you stay focused on detail during repetitive work for a full day shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that keep their attention sharp on repetitive but critical tasks.

The posting prefers CSPDT certification. Do you have it, or do you plan to get it?

What they are checking: Whether they are committed to sterile processing as a profession.

What would you do

You are pressured to rush a tray for a case. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay firm on sterility standards even under time pressure.

About the work

Walk me through the steps of decontaminating a surgical instrument set.

What they are checking: Whether they know proper cleaning steps in the right order before sterilization.

How do you decide which sterilization method to use for a particular instrument?

What they are checking: Whether they follow manufacturer instructions for use and understand why some items cannot go in steam.

What does a failed biological indicator mean, and what do you do next?

What they are checking: Whether they understand recalls and the risk of a failed load reaching patients.

How do you check instruments for damage or missing parts when assembling a set?

What they are checking: Whether they inspect carefully because a broken instrument can hurt a patient.

Tell me about how you keep track of inventory and know when to reorder supplies.

What they are checking: Whether they manage stock so the operating rooms do not run short.

What personal protective equipment do you use in decontamination?

What they are checking: Whether they protect themselves from blood, chemicals and sharps every time.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

The Sterilizing Tech I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, 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. Receives, cleans, distributes, and stores medical instruments and equipment. Responsibilities: • Cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment using appropriate methods, substances and equipment. • Receives, stocks, packages, and distributes medical instruments and equipment. • Performs and documents required quality assurance testing and inspection on stock. Inventories and reorders supplies. • Properly disposes of biohazardous substances, chemicals, medical waste, and unusable equipment and supplies. Required : • High school diploma or equivalent • Basic Computer Skills Preferred: • Certification as a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) • Two or more years of experience. 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. Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information NorthwesternMedicine Career Page https://jobs.nm.org/benefits Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: 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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

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