**Details** + **Department:** Surgical Services + **Schedule:** Full Time, Monday- Friday, Day Shift + **Hospital:** St Vincent Hospital + **Location:** Indianapolis, IN **Benefits** Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community _Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._ **Responsibilities** Review, contribute, and propose revisions to local policy, procedures and processes as needed, and act as a general resource leader and subject matter expert (SME) to the Sterile Processing department. Educate new and existing associates in the department. + Build and maintain relationships with Surgical Support Services market leadership. Identify education gaps and competency opportunities and serve as a subject matter resource when issues arise. + Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and policies to ensure adherence to national standards. + Develop and maintain onboarding materials. Develop competency programming for Sterile Processing associates and maintain tracking of skills development. + Assist in recruitment efforts for roles within the Sterile Processing department. **Requirements** Licensure / Certification / Registration: + One or more of the following required: + Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date orjob transfer date. + Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. + Healthcare Leadership preferred. + Instrument Specialist credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association preferred. Education: + High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. + 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred. **Additional Preferences** + Must hold a Sterile Processing Certification (HSPA), with CRCST required. Candidate will have 6 months to acquire certification. + Minimum of 5+ years in Sterile Processing, preferably as an educator or manager of Sterile Processing **Why Join Our Team** Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 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