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The Sterilizing Supervisor/Instructor reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine (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. 

Responsibilities:

• Assists department manager with day-to-day operations.
• Responsibilities include the coordination of workload, supervises staff and problem solving.
• Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department.
• Works closely with leadership staff within Perioperative Services. 

Required:

• Previous hospital sterilizing department experience or equivalent
• 3 year experience in Central Sterilizing department
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• 2+ years' experience supervisory skills.
• CERT SPDT

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.