Sterile Processing Technician I

Indiana University Health System; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, wrap, sterilize, store and distribute equipment, supplies and instruments used in patient care. The role emphasizes adherence to aseptic technique and patient safety.

Required is a high school diploma or GED, orientation upon hire, and completion of SPD certification coursework within 2 years (certification not required at hire).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of SPD certification coursework within 2 years is required to pursue certification.
• Requires 12 CE credits annually focused on information and advancement related to sterile processing.
• Orientation specific to SPD must be completed successfully.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Some experience in 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 computer skills

Aseptic techniques

Healthcare environment experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.