Sterile Processing Technician III

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking personnel for the Senate Street Surgery Center to clean, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and endoscopes, preparing for procedures. The role supports clinical staff with instrumentation and case-cart preparation.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and national certifications in sterile processing, plus ongoing CE credits. Strong knowledge of medical terminology and mentoring skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Requires one national certification (CRCST, CSPDT, CFER or CST) and a second national certification related to central service or sterile processing.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

National certifications (CRCST/CSPDT/4

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Location: Senate Street Surgery Center

PRN

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.