Sterile Processing Technician II

IU Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Fort Wayne seeks a Sterile Processing Tech II to clean, wrap, sterilize, store and distribute equipment and instruments used in patient care. The role supports orientation and training for the Sterile Processing staff and ensures adherence to hospital policies and guidelines.

The position requires NBSTSA certifications (CRCST/CSPDT/CFER) or equivalent, current CE credits, and basic computer skills, with preferred Endo instrumentation knowledge and prior healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST/CSPDT/CFER NBSTSA certification.
• 18 CE credits annually focused on CS field.
• Advanced knowledge for Tech II.
• Able to serve as a Sterile Processing preceptor.
• Preceptor training completed or in progress.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of Endo instrumentation function and maintenance (preferred).
• Some healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, stores and distributes equipment, supplies and instruments.
• Provides orientation and training to Sterile Processing staff.
• Follows hospital and departmental policies, work instructions and guidelines.

Skills

Precepting

Computer skills

Sterile knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST Certification

CSPDT Certification

CFER Certification

Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA)

CE credits (18/yr)

Tools

Endo tools

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.