Sterile Processing Technician II - West Hospital (Evenings)

Indiana University Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to ensure the safety and efficiency of medical instruments and supplies. This full-time position offers the chance to contribute to patient care without direct patient interaction while adhering to high standards of sterilization. Ideal candidates will hold relevant certifications and possess the skills necessary to excel in a critical support role.

Qualifications

• Active CRCST/CSPDT/CFER certification required.
• High School Diploma or GED is mandatory.
• Requires basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical equipment.
• Provides orientation and training to Sterile Processing Staff.
• Utilizes advanced knowledge to facilitate daily functions.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Advanced knowledge

Preceptor skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST/CSPDT/CFER certification

Job description

Do you enjoy helping others? Do you want to make a direct impact on the lives of our patients but don’t want to do hands on care? If you have experience in Sterile Processing, then this job could be for you!

Position Details:

• Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician II
• Company: IU Health
• Department: Sterile Processing
• Location: West Hospital
• Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday 3pm to 11:30pm with rotating holiday/weekend call

This is a unique opportunity that will have a direct impact on our organization’s success and supports our vision of making Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states. We hope this inspires you to apply and begin living our IU Health Values – Purpose, Excellence, Compassion and Team – every day.

What You Will Do:

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

Candidates will only be considered who have an active CRCST/CSPDT/CFER national certificate or are a Certified Surgical Technologist. No provisional certifications will be accepted.

What You Will Need:

•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.