Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

Sterile Processing Career Path

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 you’re looking for!

Position Details:

Location: Positions at Methodist and University Hospital

Schedule: Full Time; Days: 7:00am - 3:30pm

This is a unique opportunity that will have a direct impact on our organization’s success and supports our vision of making Indiana one of the nation’s 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:

Perform thorough cleaning, decontamination, and inspection of medical instruments and equipment.

Properly wrap, package, and label items according to sterilization standards and departmental protocols.

Operate sterilization equipment to ensure all instruments are processed safely and effectively.

Maintain organized storage areas and ensure sterilized supplies, instruments, and equipment are accurately tracked, stored, and delivered to clinical departments in a timely manner to support patient care.

What is Required:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Requires completion of coursework towards certification within 2 years of hire date.

Completed certification is not required.

Requires 12 CE credits annually that focus on information and advancement related to the CS field and be of a technical nature.

Requires successful completion of orientation specific to SPD.

Requires basic computer skills.

Some experience in basic aseptic techniques, medical terminology or a healthcare environment is preferred.