Certified Sterile Processing Tech - Critical OR Support

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure availability of cleaned, prepared, and sterilized instruments for surgical cases. You will support clinical teams by managing instrument care, disinfection, and storage, and work across operating suites.

Required: high school diploma; preferred two years of sterile processing experience or certification; CRCST/IAHCSMM credentials are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Required - High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred - 2 years of sterile processing experience or graduation from accepted course in sterile processing or surgical technology.

Responsibilities

• Performs general and specialized instrument care duties.
• Provides supplies as needed for surgical procedures.
• Disassembles and cleans critical reusable medical equipment in accordance with Manufacturer’s Instructions For Use (MIFU).
• Inspects, packages, and reassembles surgical instruments and trays according to established priority.
• Practices High Level Disinfection, Pre-Vacuum Sterilization, Gravity Displacement Sterilization, and Hydrogen Peroxide Plasma Sterilization techniques in accordance with MIFUs.
• Practices record keeping and document control as defined in Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and recommendations from regulatory bodies.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Computer skills

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sterile processing certification preferred

Job description

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure availability of cleaned, prepared, and sterilized instruments for surgical cases. You will support clinical teams by managing instrument care, disinfection, and storage, and work across operating suites.

Required: high school diploma; preferred two years of sterile processing experience or certification; CRCST/IAHCSMM credentials are beneficial.