Sterile Processing Technician II

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Indianapolis 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 daily operations in line with hospital policies and guidelines. Certification and CE credits are required, with basic computer skills beneficial.

Qualifications

• Requires CRCST/CSPDT/CFER NBSTSA certification.
• Requires 18 CE credits annually focused on sterile processing.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge to function as a Tech II.
• Ability to serve as Sterile Processing preceptor.
• Completion of Preceptor class and/or related training.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of Endo instrumentation function and maintenance preferred.
• Some relevant healthcare experience.

Skills

Sterile processing

Preceptor capability

Computer literacy

Endo instrumentation

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST/CSPDT/CFER NBSTSA certified

Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA)

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.