Sterile Processing Technician

Your future role at a glance Location: Indianapolis, IN Facility: St. Vincent Hospital Department/Specialty: Sterile Processing Schedule: PRN | Evenings | Hours: 3pm to 11:30pm Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Retirement: 403(b) plan Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources How you’ll make an impact in this role 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. What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need Licensure / Certification / Registration: One or more of the following Preferred: Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association. Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD). Education High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. What Additional Preferences We're Seeking Previous Sterile Processing experience preferred Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascension