CRCST Certified Instrument Technician - Sterile Processing

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Certified Instrument Equipment Technician to support infection control and sterile processing in our Louisiana facilities. You will clean, sterilize, store and decontaminate surgical instrumentation and operating room equipment following safety and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma or GED and CRCST certification (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association or CBSPD).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification highly preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitary and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prep surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for use.
• Demonstrate aseptic technique and sterilization procedures in accordance with safety standards.
• Operate sterilization equipment and decontaminate, assemble, wrap instruments and supplies.
• Ensure equipment is in working order and available across departments.
• Follow hospital policies and infection control practices.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Equipment decontamination

Sterilization processes

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CRCST certification (HC Sterile Processing)

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

LCMC Health is seeking a Certified Instrument Equipment Technician to support infection control and sterile processing in our Louisiana facilities. You will clean, sterilize, store and decontaminate surgical instrumentation and operating room equipment following safety and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma or GED and CRCST certification (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association or CBSPD).