Sterile Processing Pro: Decontam, Prep & Sterilize

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA seeks a Sterile Processing Specialist to oversee decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of sterile medical devices.

The role requires safe handling of instruments and equipment and may involve case-cart preparation for surgeries. Minimum qualifications include a high school education or equivalent, with 1 year in sterile processing preferred or completion of the STSHS apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Sterile Processing preferred, or successful completion of STHS apprenticeship.
• Certification within 12 months of hire: CBSPD Sterile Processing Technician or CRCST OR ability to attain certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, sterile storage, and distribution of sterile medical devices.
• Handles and cares for equipment, instruments, and supplies safely.
• Tests, monitors, and operates sterile processing equipment.
• May pull instruments and supplies for case carts for scheduled surgical cases.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Sterile processing proficiency

Education

High school education or equivalent

apprenticeship completion (STHS)

Tools

CBSPD certification (Sterile Processing Technician)

CRCST certification

Job description

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA seeks a Sterile Processing Specialist to oversee decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of sterile medical devices.

The role requires safe handling of instruments and equipment and may involve case-cart preparation for surgeries. Minimum qualifications include a high school education or equivalent, with 1 year in sterile processing preferred or completion of the STSHS apprenticeship.