Supervisor-Sterile Processing

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health seeks a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee preparation, sterilization and distribution of instruments and endoscopes for patient care. You will lead, train and evaluate staff, develop procedures, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across the sterile processing area.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience, BLS certification, and ongoing CE credits; state and federal regulations knowledge is essential. Associates degree preferred; national certifications required.

Qualifications

• Requires 24 CE credits annually focused on CS field (technical).
• Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per AHA.
• Requires 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Leadership experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations and professional best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversees preparation, sterilization and distribution of equipment and endoscopes for patient care.
• Supports broad sterilization goals and customer needs across units.
• Supervises and develops staff; prepares reports and assists with policy development.
• Ensures safety and regulatory compliance in the sterile processing area.

Skills

Leadership experience

Sterilization procedures knowledge

Regulatory compliance awareness

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

National certifications in central service/sterile processing (CRCST, CSPDT, etc.)

Second national certification (CIS, CSIP, CFER, CST, CHMM, CHL)

Job description

Overview

Oversees the preparation, sterilization and distribution of equipment, supplies, instruments and endoscopes needed for patient care. Supports the goals associated with the broad spectrum of sterilization and the needs of all customers. Supervises and develops staff, ensures appropriate decontamination and sterilization processes, prepares reports, assists with the development of policies and procedures, and implements programs associated with these responsibilities. Ensures patient and team member safety and adherence to regulatory agency recommendations related to the sterile processing area.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• 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.
• Requires 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 5-7 years relevant experience.
• Leadership experience is preferred.
• Requires extensive knowledge or ability to learn skills associated with sterilization practices.
• Requires knowledge of surgical procedures, medical terminology and anatomy.
• Requires knowledge of State and Federal regulations and Professional Recommended Practices.
• Requires basic computer skills.