Ortho Sterile Processing Team Lead - Methodist Hospital

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an Ortho Sterile Processing Team Lead at Methodist Hospital, responsible for cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments while mentoring staff. Ideal candidates hold multiple national certifications and have extensive experience in sterile processing. This full-time position offers a chance to impact patient care positively.

Qualifications

• 2 active national certifications required.
• 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Clean, wrap, sterilize, store, and distribute surgical instruments.
• Train staff on various skills and tasks.
• Guide team members in instrumentation assembly.

Skills

Mentoring

Technical Guidance

Medical Terminology

Endo Instrumentation

Coaching Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Active CRCST/CSPDT/CFER certifications

Current certification as a Surgical Technologist

Job description

Ortho Sterile Processing Team Lead - Methodist Hospital

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Position Overview

Do you enjoy helping others? Do you want to make a direct impact on the lives of our patients without hands-on care? If you have experience in Sterile Processing or Surgery Technology, this role might be perfect for you!

Job Details

• Job Title: Sterile Processing Team Lead (Ortho)
• Department: Sterile Processing
• Location: Methodist Hospital
• Schedule: Full Time, Days (7:00am - 3:30pm)

Responsibilities

• Clean, wrap, sterilize, store, and distribute surgical equipment and instruments.
• Assist clinical staff with surgical instrumentation and case preparation.
• Guide team members in instrumentation assembly and case cart preparation.
• Train staff on various skills and tasks.
• Mentor team members and provide technical guidance.
• Assist with scheduling, training, and inventory management.
• Coordinate with OR staff, surgeons, and vendors to ensure instrument readiness.
• Prepare case carts specific to Orthopedics and restock vendor implant trays.

Qualifications

Candidates must have at least two active CRCST/CSPDT/CFER national certifications and/or be Certified Surgical Technologists. No provisional certifications accepted.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One national certification (CRCST, CSPDT, CFER, CST) and a second related to sterile processing (e.g., CIS, CSIP, CFER, CST, CHMM, CHL).
• 24 CE credits annually related to the CS field.
• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist if in a hybrid OR/SPD role.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge and skills as Tech III.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and endo instrumentation.
• Strong preceptor, mentoring, and coaching skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities. Please contact us for assistance.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare

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