Sterile Processing Technician I - Training & Certification

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

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.