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What They Do
Central service technicians work in sterile processing areas of operating rooms, materials management and infection control departments of hospitals. Their tasks may include:
- Decontaminate, package, sterilize and distribute medical instruments and supplies.
- Monitor inventory.
- Assemble instrument and procedure trays.
- Clean and maintain sterilizer systems.
Duration of Training
Six months, part-time (two afternoons per week, plus clinicals)
Application Deadline
October 1
Program Start Date
January
Prerequisites
High school diploma or GED
Certificate or Degree
Certificate
Graduates are eligible to sit for the certification exam for a fee of $105.
Summary, Course of Study
Basic medical terminology, all aspects of infection control and sterilization, packaging, storage, inventory control, equipment maintenance and communication skills.
Physical Requirements
To train or work in this position, you must be able to perform the following tasks:
- Lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently (occasionally up to 50 pounds). Some instrument trays weigh more than 30 pounds.
- Stand for most of an eight-hour shift.
- Reach repeatedly throughout a typical work shift.
- Use your hands to grasp and manipulate instruments (i.e., assemble instrument trays, load an autoclave).
- Communicate effectively in English to coworkers and supervisors.
- Be alert and attentive to details.
Application/Contact Information
Request an application packet using the following contact information:
IU Health Methodist Hospital
I-65 at 21st St.
Health Sciences
ATTN: Diana Carlton
Wile Hall, Room 631
P.O. Box 1367
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1367
Phone: 317-962-8925