Sterile Processing Technician

Job Summary

Department Specifics Responsibilities

• Assists in establishing procedures for decontaminating, setting up and sterilizing instruments.
• Monitors inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies, preventing waste and controlling costs.
• Packages items for terminal sterilization based on the method of sterilization to be used.

General Responsibilities

• Decontaminates all medical instruments, related equipment, and all labware by use of an automated washer/disinfector.
• Inspects all medical, lab instruments, and related equipment processed by department for form and function to assess acceptability for re-use.
• Packages items for terminal sterilization based on the method of sterilization to be used.

Qualifications

This position is posted at the Foundational Career Level but may be filled at the Intermediate Career Level depending on the candidate's qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at the lower rank.

Foundational Career Level Requirements

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• 9 months of related experience

SKILLS

Required

• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information

Intermediate Career Level Requirements

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of experience in sterilization processing or related field

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) upon date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

IU Indianapolis

Advertised Salary

$15.00 to $16.00 per hour based on experience

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Health Services

Job Family: Dentistry

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.