Sterile Processing Specialist: Critical Surgical Support

Ochsner Clinic Foundation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure cleaned, prepared, and sterilized equipment is available for surgical procedures and to support clinical operations across facilities.

You will receive, clean, inspect, package, and distribute instruments; perform high level disinfection and sterilization per MIFUs; maintain records and adapt to a fast-paced, 24/7 environment while protecting patient safety.

Qualifications

• Required - High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred - 2 years of sterile processing experience or graduation from an accepted course in sterile processing or surgical technology.
• Preferred certifications: CRCST (IAHCSMM), CSPDT (CBSPD), CFER (CBSPD).

Responsibilities

• Performs general and specialized instrument care duties.
• Provides supplies as needed for surgical procedures.
• Disassembles and cleans critical reusable medical equipment in accordance with MIFU.
• Inspects, packages, and reassembles surgical instruments and trays according to established priority.
• Practices High Level Disinfection, Pre-Vacuum Sterilization, Gravity Displacement Sterilization, and Hydrogen Peroxide Plasma Sterilization per MIFUs.
• Practices record keeping and document control as defined in SOPs and regulatory guidance.
• Adapts behavior to the patient population and communicates effectively with staff and patients.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Computers/IT skills

Communication skills

Organization/time management

Adaptability

Flexibility (24/7)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure cleaned, prepared, and sterilized equipment is available for surgical procedures and to support clinical operations across facilities.

You will receive, clean, inspect, package, and distribute instruments; perform high level disinfection and sterilization per MIFUs; maintain records and adapt to a fast-paced, 24/7 environment while protecting patient safety.