Sterile Processing Team Lead & Mentor

Indiana University Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a skilled Central Sterile Technician to clean, wrap, sterilize and distribute surgical instruments and endoscopes for patient care in Avon, Indiana. You will assist clinical staff with instrument prep for procedures and provide technical guidance to the team.

The role also trains staff, mentors colleagues and supports scheduling, training and inventory duties, while maintaining CS certifications and CE credits. 3–5 years' experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Requires one national certification (CRCST, CSPDT, or CST) and a second national certification related to central service or sterile processing.
• Requires 24 CE credits annually focused on CS field.
• Must maintain NBSTSA certification if in a hybrid OR/SPD role.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, stores and distributes exam equipment and endoscopes.
• Assists clinical staff with surgical instrument prep for cases.
• Provides technical guidance in assembling instrumentation and case carts.
• Trains team on skills and tasks and acts as a mentor.
• Supports scheduling, training and inventory duties for the department.

Skills

Central Sterile Processing

CST Certification

Precepting/Training

Medical Terminology

Instrument Handling

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilization Equipment

Endoscopy Instruments

Job description

Indiana University Health is seeking a skilled Central Sterile Technician to clean, wrap, sterilize and distribute surgical instruments and endoscopes for patient care in Avon, Indiana. You will assist clinical staff with instrument prep for procedures and provide technical guidance to the team.

The role also trains staff, mentors colleagues and supports scheduling, training and inventory duties, while maintaining CS certifications and CE credits. 3–5 years' experience preferred.