Supervisor-Sterile Processing

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

11h

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 customers. Supervises and develops staff; ensures appropriate decontamination and sterilization processes; prepares reports; assists with developing policies and procedures; and implements related programs. Ensures patient and team member safety and adherence to regulatory agency recommendations for the sterile processing area.

IU Health requires new hires to receive various vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, unless an exemption is approved. New hires may also submit proof of previous vaccination. The posting states that COVID-19 vaccination was not required to begin employment but that team members were to be fully vaccinated by September 1, 2021.

IU Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. It provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other employment benefits and privileges.

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, and CHL.
• 24 annual continuing education credits focused on technical information and advancement in the central service field.
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
• 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.
• As a condition of employment, new hires must receive required vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19, unless an exemption is approved; proof of previous vaccination may be submitted. The posting states team members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 1, 2021.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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