Sterile Processing Technician III

Indiana University Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Jobs in Bloomington, Indiana, is seeking a skilled individual to manage the cleaning, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment. This role involves preparing for surgical cases and providing technical guidance to clinical staff, as well as training less experienced colleagues.

Applicants must possess a High School Diploma or GED and relevant certifications, including a Certified Surgical Technologist. Key responsibilities include mentoring others and ensuring equipment meets necessary standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Requires one national certification related to central service or sterile processing.
• Requires demonstration of expert knowledge and skills as a Tech III.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, and distributes medical equipment.
• Provides technical guidance for assembly of instrumentation.
• Trains colleagues on various surgical skills and tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy

Expert knowledge and skills as a Tech III

Mentoring and coaching experience

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Surgical Technologist certification

National certifications (CRCST, CSPDT, CFER or CST)

Job description

Overview

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.

• 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.