Sterile Processing Department Team Lead

OrthoIndy; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

OrthoIndy in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Sterile Processing Supervisor to ensure efficient department operation, oversee instrument sets, tagging, and inventory control. You will coordinate with the OR, Purchasing, and vendors, supervise staff, and participate in quality initiatives to improve patient care and safety.

The role requires a degree and certification in sterile processing, plus experience with surgical instruments; strong focus on staff development and process improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent.
• Certified Instrument Specialist certification.
• Certified Surgical Technologist certification preferred.
• 4–6 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures daily function of the department runs smoothly and staff are supported.
• Communicates surgery case dates/times to vendors and coordinates with OR.
• Maintains instrument tagging and tracking; prepares instrument sets for repair.
• Monitors counts and stock; assists with performance improvement initiatives.
• Fills in staff positions and coordinates department education and scheduling.

Job description

Weekday day shift hours with weekend availability when needed

Job Description

Facility: OrthoIndy Hospital Main Indianapolis, IN
Department: OIH Sterile Processing
Shift Details: Full-time hourly, weekday day shift hours with weekend availability when needed. Full benefits included!

Great people are the backbone to great care and patient satisfaction. In return, we'll have your back--offering our employees a supportive team environment, great benefits, a true work/life balance, and the opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for our patients.

Join TEAM OI!

At OrthoIndy, we provide leading‑edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 22 locations throughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and our patients by offering a full range of procedures and treatment options. We have over 100 physicians in our practice and we continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy has received national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence and our philosophy is a physician‑owned hospital model where patients experience superior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians are involved in every aspect of your care. OrthoIndy is also the official orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.

OrthoIndy Hospital Northwest, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, provides outpatient care and inpatient care, with 10 operating rooms, 2 procedure rooms and a 42‑bed inpatient unit for patients undergoing more invasive procedures, such as disc replacement, spinal fusion or total hip and knee joint replacement. Other services include an urgent care, clinics, pre‑op clinic, imaging and physical therapy.

General Statement of Duties:

• Ensures the daily function of the department runs smoothly and is available and visible to the staff as needed. Monitors workflow and adjusts assignments to assure optimum departmental performance. Assists with daily staff assignments and maintaining staff schedule.
• Communicates surgery case dates and times to vendors regarding scheduled cases. Communicates with Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department regarding same day add‑ons or changes in Operating Room schedule.
• Communicates with Purchasing for orders and repair needs. Ensure when instruments come in that they get placed in the sets and communicate updates to staff. Prepares instrument sets for going out for repair as needed.
• Maintains tagging system in the Sterile Processing Department to ensure correct instruments tagged and sterile for cases when not utilizing the instrument tracking system. Maintains instrument count sheets for backup times and within in the instrument tracking system. Functions as a super‑ user for the instrument tracking system helping staff as needed.
• Fills in staff positions as needed, including: assembles all instrument procedure trays, packs, and kits according to the prescribed manner using content lists as a guide; wraps packages and handles all items following procedures; marks items with identifying data and distributes or stores in designated area; performs tray assemblage, proper packing and preparation of all applicable supplies from sterilization; monitors sterility dates on supplies.
• Recommends, executes, and participates in performance improvement and customer service initiatives. Retrieves data and prepares reports for Quality Assurance and Risk Management as needed.
• Assists with orientation of new employees and overall department operation. Assists in the coordination of department education with Surgical Services educator and vendors.
• Ensures that staff maintains work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition required by the standards for handling sterilized and clean materials. Assists with general cleaning of department service areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets, etc.
• Assists with the completion of performance reviews. Provides input into evaluations with reference to improvements. Initiates the appropriate steps to investigate and informs management in times of serious events.
• Communicates with vendors daily to ensure that all required instrumentation that is needed for next day surgery is here and available. Calls vendors when instrumentation for next day surgeries cannot be located. Communicates with scheduling to ensure that the vendors have been notified.

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent required
• Certified Instrument Specialist certification required
• Certified Surgical Technologist certification preferred
• 4-6 years of related experience required

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Location

Indianapolis , Indiana , United States