Instrument Equipment Technician Certified - Evenings

LCMC Health; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare community as a Certified Instrument Equipment Technician. In this vital role, you will ensure the highest standards of infection control by meticulously cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment. Your attention to detail will contribute to healthier patient outcomes and support the healthcare team's mission. This position offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment where your skills and compassion can shine. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization processes.
• Ability to operate sterilization equipment and maintain instruments.

Responsibilities

• Identify, clean, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards.
• Assess and maintain department equipment functionality.

Skills

Infection Control

Sterilization Techniques

Aseptic Technique

Equipment Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CRCST Certification

CBSPD Certification

Job description

Join to apply for the Instrument Equipment Technician Certified - Evenings role at LCMC Health

Your job is more than a job

As a Certified Instrument Equipment Technician, you work behind-the-scenes but are a crucial part of our healthcare team. Reducing infections and supporting healthier outcomes for our patients is vital. Not everyone pays attention to the details like you do. You know that, and we need that.

Washing, flushing, cleaning, drying, and sterilizing, you’re an infection control gatekeeper. Little germs create big issues, so you go the extra mile decontaminating and sterilizing surgical instrumentation and operating room equipment. We love the way you operate.

Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and personality all contribute to you. We’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this detailed and critical infection control role.

Your Everyday

1. Identify surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies: clean, sterilize, and store properly.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of applicable sanitary, infection control, and safety standards to perform all assignments within safety parameters.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique, decontamination methods, sterilization processes, testing, and equipment.
4. Operate sterilization equipment, decontaminate, assemble, and wrap appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment.
5. Ensure compliance with hospital policies, quality assurance, safety, and infection control practices.
6. Assess and ensure all department equipment and instruments are available and in working condition.
7. Replace or repair instruments or equipment that are not functioning properly.
8. Follow proper standard precautions in decontamination and sterilization areas.
9. Process endoscopes, scopes, and/or probes.

The Must-Haves

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent
• CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician or CBSPD - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution

Work Shift

Evenings (United States of America)

About LCMC Health

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches carry our mission of bringing the best care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, with a culture of authenticity, equity, inclusion, and a welcoming attitude.

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health, is recognized regionally and accredited nationally. For over 60 years, we've been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about us and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction.

Your Extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put love into your work.
• Be honest and compassionate.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Provide personalized care, not one-size-fits-all.
• See opportunities, not problems—perspective matters.
• Encourage ideas, differences, and teamwork.
• Love what makes you unique—because we do too.

You are welcome here

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

The above summary describes the general nature and level of the work performed. Responsibilities may be amended as needed.

Simple things make the difference

• Complete your application fully and accurately to avoid delays.
• We may verify your employment and background to ensure quality care.
• Applications are inactive after 6 months; reapplication is required.
• Proof of right to work in the U.S. will be required.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare