Certified Sterile Process Technician

Ascension•Fishers, IN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Certified Sterile Process Technician at St. Vincent facility in Fishers, within the Sterile Processing department. The position is full-time, working the night shift from 3 PM to 11:30 PM. The technician will be responsible for inspecting, assembling, and evaluating surgical instruments, operating sterilization equipment, performing decontamination, correcting instrument sets, maintaining inventory levels, and conducting quality assurance audits.

Requirements

Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Sterile Processing Certification is required

Responsibilities

Inspect, assemble and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality, determine need for repair/replacement, validate completeness of set, and facilitate effective sterilization.
Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.