Team Lead-Sterile Processing

Indiana University Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a skilled Central Sterile Technician to clean, wrap, sterilize and distribute surgical instruments and endoscopes for patient care in Avon, Indiana. You will assist clinical staff with instrument prep for procedures and provide technical guidance to the team.

The role also trains staff, mentors colleagues and supports scheduling, training and inventory duties, while maintaining CS certifications and CE credits. 3–5 years' experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Requires one national certification (CRCST, CSPDT, or CST) and a second national certification related to central service or sterile processing.
• Requires 24 CE credits annually focused on CS field.
• Must maintain NBSTSA certification if in a hybrid OR/SPD role.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, stores and distributes exam equipment and endoscopes.
• Assists clinical staff with surgical instrument prep for cases.
• Provides technical guidance in assembling instrumentation and case carts.
• Trains team on skills and tasks and acts as a mentor.
• Supports scheduling, training and inventory duties for the department.

Skills

Central Sterile Processing

CST Certification

Precepting/Training

Medical Terminology

Instrument Handling

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilization Equipment

Endoscopy Instruments

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 team on various skills and tasks. Acts as a resource or mentor for the team and other staff. Provides functional guidance to the team and assists Manager with scheduling, training and inventory duties.

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 team on various skills and tasks. Acts as a resource or mentor for the team and other staff. Provides functional guidance to the team and assists Manager with scheduling, training and inventory duties. 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 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• 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.

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.