Sterile Processing Team Lead

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Indianapolis is seeking a Sterile Processing Team Lead to oversee sterilization processes for medical equipment. This full-time role requires two national certifications and relevant experience. Successful candidates will exhibit strong knowledge of medical terminology, mentoring abilities, and the capacity to guide a team effectively. This is a mid-senior level position offering a sign-on bonus for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• 2 active CRCST/CSPDT/CFER national certifications or Certified Surgical Technologist required.
• 24 CE credits annually focusing on central service advancements.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean, wrap, sterilize, store, and distribute medical equipment.
• Assist clinical staff with surgical case preparations.
• Mentor and train team members.
• Provide functional guidance and assist with scheduling.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Expert knowledge and skills as a Tech III

Basic computer skills

Advanced preceptor skills

Endo instrumentation function and maintenance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Overview

A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates! Do you enjoy helping others? Do you want to make a direct impact on the lives of our patients but don’t want to do hands on care? If you have experience in Sterile Processing or Surgery Technology, then this job could be for you!

Position Details

• Job Title: Sterile Processing Team Lead
• Company: IU Health
• Department: Sterile Processing
• Location: Methodist Hospital
• Schedule: Full Time, Evenings (3:00pm - 11:30pm)

What You Will Do

• Clean, wrap, sterilize, store, and distribute equipment, supplies, instruments, and endoscopes used in patient care.
• Assist area clinical staff by using specialized knowledge in surgical instrumentation and procedures to prepare for surgical cases.
• Provide technical guidance to others involved in the assembly of instrumentation and preparation of case carts.
• Train team on various skills and tasks.
• Act as a resource or mentor for the team and other staff.
• Provide functional guidance to the team and assist Manager with scheduling, training and inventory duties.

Candidates will only be considered who have 2 active CRCST/CSPDT/CFER national certificates and/or are a Certified Surgical Technologist. No provisional certifications will be accepted.

What You Will Need

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 (Examples: CIS, CSIP, CFER, CST, CHMM, CHL).
• Requires 24 CE credits annually that focus on information and advancement related to the CS field and be of a technical nature.
• Must maintain current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA if in a hybrid OR/SPD role.
• May require Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Requires demonstration of expert knowledge and skills identified as necessary to function as a Tech III.
• Requires knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Requires advanced preceptor skills and experience in mentoring and coaching.
• Requires basic computer skills.
• Strong knowledge of Endo instrumentation function and maintenance is preferred.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care