Sterile Processing Technician I

IU Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a Sterile Processing team member to clean, wrap, sterilize, store and distribute equipment and instruments used in patient care. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and completion of SPD orientation.

Candidates should pursue certification within 2 years and maintain 12 CE credits annually, with emphasis on sterile processing topics. Basic computer skills are needed, and experience in aseptic techniques, medical terminology, or a healthcare setting is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Basic computer skills

Aseptic techniques

Medical terminology

Healthcare environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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.