Job Description

Do you enjoy helping others? Do you want to make a direct impact on the lives of our patients but don’t want to do hands-on care? If you have experience in Sterile Processing, then this job could be for you!  

Position Details: 

• Job Title: Sterile Processing Supervisor
• Company: IU Health  
• Department: Sterile Processing
• Location: Methodist Hospital
• Schedule: Days - 7:00am - 3:30pm (hours can vary based on workload)

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: 

• Supervise high-level disinfection and endoscopy, collaborating with other supervisors within the team to fulfill tasks.
• Oversee the preparation, sterilization and distribution of equipment, supplies, instruments, and endoscopes needed for patient care.
• Support the goals associated with the broad spectrum of sterilization and the needs of all customers.
• Supervise and develop staff, ensures appropriate decontamination and sterilization processes, prepares reports, assists with the development of policies and procedures, and implements programs associated with these responsibilities.
• Ensure patient and team member safety and adherence to regulatory agency recommendations related to the sterile processing area.

Candidates will only be considered who have 2 active CRCST/CSPDT/CER national certificates and/or are a Certified Surgical Technologist. No provisional certifications will be accepted. 

What You Will Need: 
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
•Requires one national certification (CRCST,CSPDT,CFER or CST) and a second national certification related to central service or sterile processing (Examples: CIS; CSIP; CFER; CST; CHMM; CHL).
• Requires 24 CE credits annually that focus on information and advancement related to the CS field and be of a technical nature.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires 5-7 years relevant experience.
• Leadership experience is preferred.
• Requires extensive knowledge or ability to learn skills associated with sterilization practices.
• Requires knowledge of surgical procedures, medical terminology and anatomy.
• Requires knowledge of State and Federal regulations and Professional Recommended Practices.
• Requires basic computer skills.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.