Sterile Processing Technician

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. This position in Sterile Processing offers a dynamic environment where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of surgical instruments. With opportunities for training and certification, you will be part of a team that values your contributions and empowers you to make a positive impact in the community. If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a rewarding career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand most of the time and lift 25-30 lbs.
• Experience in sterile processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sterile Processing experience

Quality assurance

Instrument inspection

Decontamination procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of applicable experience

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Details

+ Department: Sterile Processing

+ Schedule: M-F, FT Evenings, 3p-11p

+ Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent

+ Location: Indianapolis, IN

This position involves working in a fast paced area (Sterile Processing) with anywhere from 45-75 cases, must be able to stand most of the time, lift upwards of 25-30 lbs. There is an opportunity to learn, get additional training and ultimately earn a CRCST certification. Some Sterile Processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
3. Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
4. Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
5. Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
6. Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

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

Education:

1. High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
2. 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.

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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.

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