Sterile Processing Technician II

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II to clean, wrap, sterilize, store and distribute equipment, supplies and instruments used in patient care. You will also provide orientation and training to Sterile Processing staff and utilize advanced knowledge to support daily operations in line with hospital policies.

The role requires CRCST/CSPDT/CFER NBSTSA certification or Certified Surgical Technologist status, 18 CE credits annually, and demonstrated ability to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST/CSPDT/CFER national certification or Certified Surgical Technologist NBSTSA required.
• 18 CE credits annually focusing on information and advancement related to the CS field.
• Advanced knowledge to function as Tech II.
• Ability to serve as preceptor for Sterile Processing.
• Perioperative Services Preceptor class and/or 4 precepting eLMS modules required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Knowledge of Endo instrumentation function and maintenance preferred.
• Some relevant experience in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, stores and distributes equipment, supplies and instruments.
• Provides orientation and training to Sterile Processing staff.
• Utilizes advanced knowledge to facilitate daily functions in accordance with hospital and departmental policies, work instructions and guidelines.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Endo instrumentation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST/CSPDT/CFER NBSTSA or Certified Surgical Technologist NBSTSA

Job description

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.