Sterile Processing Technician I

Indiana University Health; Indiana; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health (IU Health) is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, wrap, sterilize, store and distribute equipment used in patient care. The role supports operating room readiness and patient safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position requires a high school diploma, progression toward certification, and ongoing CE credits; familiarity with aseptic techniques and medical terminology is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Coursework toward certification within 2 years of hire is required; certification is not required at hire.
• Requires 12 CE credits annually focusing on information and advancement related to the CS field and be of a technical nature.
• Orientation specific to SPD must be completed.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Some experience in basic aseptic techniques, medical terminology or a healthcare environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, stores and distributes equipment, supplies and instruments used in patient care.

Skills

Basic aseptic techniques

Medical terminology

Healthcare environment experience

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Coursework toward certification within 2 years of hire

Job description

Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, stores and distributes equipment, supplies and instruments used in patient care.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Requires completion of coursework towards certification within 2 years of hire date. Completed certification is not required.
• Requires 12 CE credits annually that focus on information and advancement related to the CS field and be of a technical nature.
• Requires successful completion of orientation specific to SPD.
• Requires basic computer skills.
• Some experience in basic aseptic techniques, medical terminology or a healthcare environment is preferred.