Team Lead-Sterile Processing

Inuplands; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Surgical Tech for Lafayette, IN. The role involves cleaning, wrapping, sterilizing, storing and distributing surgical instruments and endoscopes used in patient care.

You will assist clinical staff, mentor teammates, and support case preparation and inventory management. The position requires a high school diploma, multiple central service certifications, 24 CE credits annually, and NBSTSA CST certification for hybrid roles, with 3–5 years of relevant

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One national certification (CRCST, CSPDT, CFER or CST) and a second related to central service or sterile processing.
• Requires 24 CE credits annually focused on CS field.
• Must maintain NBSTSA CST certification for hybrid OR/SPD roles.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Expert knowledge to function as Tech III.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Advanced preceptor skills for mentoring/coaching.
• Basic computer skills.
• Endo instrumentation knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists area clinical staff by using specialized knowledge to prepare for surgical cases.
• Trains team on various skills and tasks; mentors others.
• Provides scheduling, training and inventory assistance to Manager.

Skills

Endo instrumentation knowledge

Medical terminology

Mentoring and coaching

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

NBSTSA CST certification

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Job description

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.

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.

With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.

• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

About the Team

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Job Info

• Job Identification 425353
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 08/11/2026, 08:34 PM
• Locations 5165 McCarty Ln, Lafayette, IN, 47905, US