Supervisor-Sterile Processing

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health University Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee preparation, sterilization and distribution of equipment and instruments for patient care. This role ensures compliance with decontamination standards and regulatory guidelines while leading a team across sterilization services.

The ideal candidate has multiple CS certifications, 5–7 years of relevant experience, and a track record in staff development and policy implementation within sterile processing.

Qualifications

• 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 (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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Basic computer skills

Communication

Education

CRCST or CSPDT or CST

Second certification: CIS/CSIP/CFER/CST/CHMM/CHL

BA/AS degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Location: University Hospital

Shift: Night

Monday - Thursday Nights, 10:00 PM - 7:30 AM

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.