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Indiana University Health
Team Lead-Sterile Processing
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share to e-mail Tweet share to twitter Share on Facebook share to facebook Share on LinkedIn share to linkedin Team Lead-Sterile Processing 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. 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.
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. Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People 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. People who are always ready to apply themselves. Avon, IN, United States System Services Avon, IN, United States West Hospital Avon, IN, United States West Hospital Avon, IN, United States System ServicesCareer Insights for Sterile Processing Technician
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What they do
A Sterile Processing Technician sterilizes, cleans, and prepares medical equipment for use. May also help install and repair large equipment. Works in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$39,279 / year median in Indiana
+13% projected growth