Evenings Sterile Processing Tech - Growth & Certification

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure safe handling and processing of surgical instruments and devices.

You will perform decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of sterile equipment, and support case carts for scheduled surgeries. The role requires adherence to CBSPD/CRCST standards, and the ability to work evenings with rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Minimum of one year experience in Sterile Processing preferred, or completion of STHS apprenticeship.
• Certification within 12 months of hire: CBSPD Sterile Processing Technician or CRCST (HSPA).
• Or Sterile Processing applicant able to attain certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in all aspects of sterile processing: decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, sterile storage, and distribution of sterile medical devices.
• Tests, monitors, and operates sterile processing equipment.
• May also be responsible for pulling instruments and supplies for case carts for scheduled surgical cases.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

STHS apprenticeship (if applicable)

Tools

CBSPD Sterile Processing Technician

CRCST (HSPA)

Job description

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure safe handling and processing of surgical instruments and devices.

You will perform decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of sterile equipment, and support case carts for scheduled surgeries. The role requires adherence to CBSPD/CRCST standards, and the ability to work evenings with rotating weekends and holidays.