Sterile Processing Technician II

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications include High School Diploma or GED, NBSTSA certification (CRCST/CSPDT/CFER or CST), 18 CE credits per year, and demonstrated ability to serve as a preceptor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• NBSTSA certification: CRCST/CSPDT/CFER or Certified Surgical Technologist is required.
• Requires 18 CE credits annually focused on sterile processing.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge to function as a Tech II.
• Ability to serve as preceptor for Sterile Processing.
• Completion of Preceptor training or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of Endo instrumentation function and maintenance is preferred.
• Some relevant experience in a healthcare environment is required.

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 to facilitate daily functions in accordance with hospital and departmental policies.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Endo instrumentation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NBSTSA Certification: CRCST/CSPDT/CFER or CST

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.