Sterile Processing Team Lead - Arnett & ASC - Full Time Various shifts
Job Description
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IU Health Sterile Processing
Do you enjoy helping others but prefer to stay behind the scenes? If you have experience in Sterile Processing, Dental Assisting, or Surgery, this opportunity might be just what youre looking for.
Position Details
Job Title: Sterile Processing Team Lead Location: Arnett Hospital Schedule: Full Time - Various shifts - open positions will be discussed during interview
This is a unique opportunity that will have a direct impact on our organizations success and supports our vision of making Indiana one of the nations healthiest states. We hope this inspires you to apply and begin living our IU Health Values - Purpose Excellence Compassion and Team - every day.
What You Will Do
• Clean wrap sterilize store and distribute equipment, supplies, instruments, and endoscopes used in patient care. • Assist area clinical staff by using specialized knowledge in surgical instrumentation and procedures to prepare for surgical cases. • Provide technical guidance to others involved in the assembly of instrumentation and preparation of case carts. • Train team on various skills and tasks. • Act as a resource or mentor for the team and other staff. • Provide functional guidance to the team and assists Manager with scheduling, training, and inventory duties.
Candidates will only be considered who have 2 active CRCSTCSPDTCFER national certificates and/or are a Certified Surgical Technologist. No provisional certifications will be accepted.
What You Will Need
• Requires one national certification CRCSTCSPDTCFER 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.