Central Sterilization Technician (Sterile Processing Technician)

Job Summary

• Decontaminates all medical instruments, related equipment, and all labware by use of an automated washer / disinfector.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes while providing quality services.
• Inspects all medical, lab instruments, and related equipment processed by department for form and function to assess acceptability for re-use.
• Assists in establishing procedures for decontaminating, setting up and sterilizing instruments.
• Monitors inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies, preventing waste and controlling costs.
• Packages items for terminal sterilization based on the method of sterilization to be used.

Qualifications

This position is posted at the Intermediate Career Level but may be filled at the Foundational Career Level depending on the candidate's qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at the lower rank.

Intermediate Requirements :

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

SKILLS

Required

Foundational Requirements :

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

SKILLS

Required

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

IU Indianapolis campus

Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

15.50 per hour at the Foundational Level

18.50 per hour at the Intermediate Level

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level : Intermediate

FLSA : Nonexempt

Job Function : Health Services

Job Family : Dentistry

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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