Sterile Processing Technician

Ascension Health Alliance; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Sterile Processing Technician. In this role, you will ensure the quality and cleanliness of surgical instruments, operate sterilization equipment, and maintain inventory levels. Opportunities for certification and career growth are available.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits including employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Some Sterile Processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, assemble and evaluate all surgical instruments.
• Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments.
• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Education

High School diploma equivalency

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.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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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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