Sterile Processing Specialist: Critical OR Support

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to handle decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of sterile devices in a surgical setting.

Requires high school diploma or equivalent, basic medical terminology and anatomy knowledge; 1+ year Sterile Processing experience or completion of the STHS apprenticeship. CBSPD/CRCST certification within 12 months of hire; evening shifts with rotating weekends/call/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 successful completion of STHS apprenticeship.
• CBSPD or CRCST certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Sterile processing: decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, sterile storage, and distribution of sterile medical devices.
• Safe handling and care of equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Tests, monitors, and operates sterile processing equipment.
• Pulling instruments and supplies for case carts for scheduled surgical cases.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship in Sterile Processing (STHS)

Job description

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to handle decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of sterile devices in a surgical setting.

Requires high school diploma or equivalent, basic medical terminology and anatomy knowledge; 1+ year Sterile Processing experience or completion of the STHS apprenticeship. CBSPD/CRCST certification within 12 months of hire; evening shifts with rotating weekends/call/holidays.