3rd Shift Sterile Processing Technician — On-Call OR Support

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Orleans is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician. This full-time role involves ensuring the availability of cleaned and sterilized equipment for surgical procedures, along with preparing and maintaining surgical instruments. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and ideally two years of experience in sterile processing. The position requires strong clinical knowledge, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have clinical knowledge and effective communication skills.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in sterile processing is preferable, or completion of a relevant course.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of cleaned and sterilized equipment for surgeries.
• Perform instrument care duties and maintain sterilization processes.
• Document control and maintain records as per standard procedures.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Proficiency with computers

Effective verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Conflict resolution skills

Adaptability to change

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years sterile processing experience or relevant course

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Web-based applications

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in New Orleans is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician. This full-time role involves ensuring the availability of cleaned and sterilized equipment for surgical procedures, along with preparing and maintaining surgical instruments. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and ideally two years of experience in sterile processing. The position requires strong clinical knowledge, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.