Sterile Processing Team Lead - Methodist (Nights)

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Team Lead to oversee the sterilization and management of surgical instruments and supplies. This full-time position focuses on ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in patient care. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, relevant certifications, and a passion for mentoring others in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values excellence, compassion, and teamwork, and make a significant impact on patient outcomes while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Qualifications

• 2 active national certifications required for consideration.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology.

Responsibilities

• Clean, wrap, sterilize, and distribute medical equipment and instruments.
• Train and mentor team members on sterile processing tasks.
• Provide technical guidance for surgical case preparation.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Surgical Technology

Mentoring

Medical Terminology

Anatomy Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Surgical Technologist

National Certifications (CRCST, CSPDT, CFER)

Job description

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Overview

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!

• Job Title: Sterile Processing Team Lead
• Department: Sterile Processing
• Location: Methodist Hospital
• Schedule: Full Time, Nights (11:00pm - 7:30am)

Position Details

• Job Title: Sterile Processing Team Lead
• Company: IU Health
• Department: Sterile Processing
• Location: Methodist Hospital
• Schedule: Full Time, Nights (11:00pm - 7:30am)

This is a unique opportunity that will have a direct impact on our organization’s success and supports our vision of making Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states. We hope this inspires you to apply and begin living our IU Health Values – Purpose, Excellence, Compassion, and Team – every day.

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 the 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.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process, and to perform essential job functions. Please contact us to request accommodation.