Supervisor-Sterile Processing

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Oversees the preparation, sterilization, and distribution of equipment, supplies, instruments, and endoscopes needed for patient care. Supports sterilization goals and the needs of all customers. Supervises and develops staff, ensures appropriate decontamination and sterilization processes, prepares reports, assists with policy and procedure development, and implements related programs. Ensures patient and team member safety and adherence to regulatory agency recommendations for the sterile processing area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One national certification: CRCST, CSPDT, CFER, or CST.
• A second national certification related to central service or sterile processing; examples include CIS, CSIP, CFER, CST, CHMM, or CHL.
• 24 continuing education credits annually focused on technical information and advancement related to the central service field.
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of, or ability to learn, skills associated with sterilization practices.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, medical terminology, and anatomy.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations and Professional Recommended Practices.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation, sterilization, and distribution of equipment, supplies, instruments, and endoscopes needed for patient care.
• Supervise and develop staff.
• Ensure appropriate decontamination and sterilization processes.
• Prepare reports.
• Assist with development of policies and procedures.
• Implement programs related to sterile processing responsibilities.
• Ensure patient and team member safety and adherence to regulatory agency recommendations for the sterile processing area.
• Support sterilization goals and the needs of all customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED