Lead Sterile Processing Technologist - OR/SPD Ops Leader

Ochsner Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Coordinator to lead liaison activities between SPD and the OR, ensuring instrument readiness and high-quality case carts. You will perform quality audits, support staff, and drive process improvements with supervisors and managers.

Responsibilities include data collection, project work on performance improvement, and staff training. The role requires CRCST, CSPDT, and CST certifications and a background in sterile processing within a hospital

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 5 years experience in sterile processing required.
• Preferred study or training in Health Science.
• CRCST, CSPDT, and CST certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate instrument and supply needs with OR prior to cases.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation needs for tray additions and reconfigurations.
• Authorize and dispense equipment and supplies per requisitions.
• Serve as liaison for OR/SPD personnel and physicians to resolve issues.
• Review sterilization dates and integrity of sterile packaging.
• Report inoperable equipment to SPD and OR.
• Monitor priority items and reprocess as needed to avoid delays.
• Provide shift reports to supervisor.
• Perform quality audits on instrument sets and case carts.
• Assist with IUSS in OR and monitor shelves for critical items.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal and written communication

Peer communication

Clinical setting knowledge

Windows-style applications

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

5 years experience in sterile processing

Health Science study or training

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

CST certification

Tools

Abacus

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Coordinator to lead liaison activities between SPD and the OR, ensuring instrument readiness and high-quality case carts. You will perform quality audits, support staff, and drive process improvements with supervisors and managers.

Responsibilities include data collection, project work on performance improvement, and staff training. The role requires CRCST, CSPDT, and CST certifications and a background in sterile processing within a hospital