Sterile Processing Technician II

Indiana University Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Fort Wayne seeks a Sterile Processing Tech II responsible for cleaning, wrapping, sterilizing, and distributing equipment and endoscopes used throughout patient care. The role includes orienting and training Sterile Processing staff and applying advanced knowledge to support daily operations in line with hospital policies.

Qualified candidates will hold NBSTSA certifications (CRCST/CSPDT/CFER) and complete 18 CE credits annually focused on sterile processing

Qualifications

• Requires CRCST/CSPDT/CFER NBSTSA certification and annual CE credits in CS field.
• Experience as a Sterile Processing Tech or similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Must be able to serve as a preceptor for Sterile Processing.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, stores and distributes equipment, supplies, instruments and endoscopes used in patient care.
• Provides orientation and training to the Sterile Processing Staff.
• Utilizes advanced knowledge and skills to facilitate daily functions of the area in accordance with hospital policies and guidelines.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Preceptor ability

Orientation & training

Education

CRCST/CSPDT/CFER NBSTSA certification

Job description

Overview

Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, stores and distributes equipment, supplies, instruments and endoscopes used in patient care. Provides orientation and training to the Sterile Processing Staff. Utilizes advanced knowledge and skills to facilitate daily functions of the area in accordance with hospital and departmental policies, work instructions and guidelines.

High School Diploma or GED required.

• Requires CRCST/CSPDT/CFER national certification or Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA.
• Requires 18 CE credits annually that focus on information and advancement related to the CS field and be of a technical nature.
• Requires demonstration of advanced knowledge and skills identified as necessary to function as a Tech II.
• Requires the ability to serve as a preceptor for Sterile Processing.
Requires successful completion of Perioperative Services Preceptor class and/or completion of 4 precepting eLMS modules and/or facility based preceptor training.
• Requires basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of Endo instrumentation function and maintenance is preferred.
• Requires some relevant experience in a healthcare environment.

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