Sterile Processing Technician III

Inuplands; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Inuplands is seeking a Surgical Technician in Bloomington, Indiana, who will be responsible for cleaning, wrapping, sterilizing, and distributing medical equipment. The ideal candidate will assist clinical staff, train colleagues, and provide technical guidance based on their expertise in surgical instrumentation.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma, relevant certifications, and demonstrate strong skills in mentoring and coaching. This role emphasizes expert knowledge and technical proficiency in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Requires one national certification (CRCST, CSPDT, CFER, or CST).
• Must maintain current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Requires advanced preceptor skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, stores and distributes equipment used in patient care.
• Prepares for surgical cases using specialized knowledge.
• Acts as a resource or mentor to colleagues.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Mentoring skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, stores and distributes equipment, supplies, instruments and endoscopes used in patient care. Assists area clinical staff by using specialized knowledge in surgical instrumentation and procedures to prepare for surgical cases. Provides technical guidance to others involved in the assembly of instrumentation and preparation of case carts. Trains colleagues on various skills and tasks. Acts as a resource or mentor to colleagues with less experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Requires one national certification (CRCST, CSPDT, CFER or CST) and a second national certification related to central service or sterile processing (Examples: CIS; CSIP; CFER; CST; CHMM; CHL).
• Requires 24 CE credits annually that focus on information and advancement related to the CS field and be of a technical nature.
• Must maintain current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA if in a hybrid OR/SPD role.
• May require Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires demonstration of expert knowledge and skills identified as necessary to function as a Tech III.
• Requires knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Requires advanced preceptor skills and experience in mentoring and coaching.
• Requires basic computer skills.
• Strong knowledge of Endo instrumentation function and maintenance is preferred.
• Requires some relevant experience in a healthcare environment.