Sterile Processing Technician

Ascension; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Sterile Processing Technician in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the chance to work with surgical instruments, ensuring quality and cleanliness while gaining valuable experience. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to patient safety and care. With opportunities for training and certification, this position is ideal for those looking to grow in the healthcare field. Enjoy a rewarding career that makes a difference in your community and be part of a mission-driven organization that values its associates.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Qualifications

• Must become certified (CRCST) within 2 years of hire date.
• Experience in Sterile Processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, assemble, and evaluate surgical instruments for quality.
• Operate sterilization equipment and perform decontamination.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Quality Assurance

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CRCST Certification

Tools

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Sterile Processing
• Schedule: FT M-F, 3p-11:30p, rotating on-call weekends / holidays
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent
• Location: Carmel, IN

This position involves working in a fast paced area (Sterile Processing) with anywhere from 25-30 cases (Ortho, Gen., Surg., etc.), must be able to stand most of the time, lift upwards of 25-30 lbs. Would prefer some Sterile Processing experience. There's an opportunity to learn, get additional training and ultimately earn a CRCST certification. MUST become certified (CRCST) within 2 years of hire date.

What You Will Do

Inspect, assemble and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality, determine need for repair/replacement, validate completeness of set, and facilitate effective sterilization.

• Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
• Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
• Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following Preferred:
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association.
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.