Senior Sterile Processing Technician & Instrumentation Mentor

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a skilled sterile processing professional to clean, wrap, and sterilize instruments, endoscopes and supplies for surgical cases. You will support clinical staff with specialized instrumentation knowledge, assemble case carts, and provide guidance and training to colleagues.

The role requires national certifications in sterile processing, ongoing CE credits, and current NBSTSA maintenance for hybrid roles.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Requires one national certification (CRCST, CSPDT, CFER or CST) and a second national certification related to central service or sterile processing.
• Requires 24 CE credits annually on CS field topics, technical in nature.
• Must maintain NBSTSA certification if in a hybrid OR/SPD role.
• Basic Life Support certification may be required per unit policies.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge and skills for Tech III level.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy is required.
• Advanced preceptor skills and mentoring experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong knowledge of Endo instrumentation function and maintenance preferred.
• Some relevant healthcare experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Clean, wrap, sterilize, store and distribute equipment, supplies and endoscopes.
• Assist clinical staff using specialized knowledge to prepare for surgical cases.
• Provide technical guidance in instrumental assembly and case cart prep.
• Train colleagues on various skills and tasks.
• Act as a resource or mentor to less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Mentoring / preceptor skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification: CRCST / CSPDT / CST / CFER

NBSTSA certification maintenance

Tools

Endoscopy instrumentation maintenance

Job description

Indiana University Health is seeking a skilled sterile processing professional to clean, wrap, and sterilize instruments, endoscopes and supplies for surgical cases. You will support clinical staff with specialized instrumentation knowledge, assemble case carts, and provide guidance and training to colleagues.

The role requires national certifications in sterile processing, ongoing CE credits, and current NBSTSA maintenance for hybrid roles.