Sterile Processing Technician III

Indiana University Health; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Surgical Technician for the Senate Street Surgery Center in Indiana, Pennsylvania. In this PRN position, the technician will be responsible for cleaning, wrapping, and sterilizing surgical instruments and supplies.

The ideal candidate must have a High School Diploma or GED and one national certification related to sterile processing. Additional skills in mentoring, computer proficiency, and knowledge of medical terminology are important. This role may also involve training colleagues as well as demonstrating expert knowledge in surgical instrumentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Requires one national certification related to sterile processing.
• 24 CE credits annually focusing on CS field.
• Must maintain a Certified Surgical Technologist certification if in a hybrid OR/SPD role.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy is required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, and distributes medical equipment and supplies.
• Prepares for surgical cases using specialized knowledge in surgical instrumentation.
• Mentors and trains colleagues on various skills and tasks.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Mentoring and coaching

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Endo instrumentation maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

National certification (CRCST, CSPDT, CFER or CST)

Job description

Location: Senate Street Surgery Center

Hours: PRN

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.