Sterile Processing Specialist — Enable Safe Surgeries

ochsner; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician to assure availability of cleaned, prepared, sterilized equipment for surgical procedures. You will be a resource for clinical knowledge and perform duties with minimal supervision in operative suites and satellite operations.

Requires a high school diploma, sterile processing certifications, and preferred 2 years experience. You will handle instrument care, disinfection, packaging, record-keeping, and adapt to changing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST/IAHCSMM, CSPDT/CBSPD, or CFER certifications required or eligible.
• Preferred 2 years in sterile processing.
• Knowledge of sterilization methods and MIFUs.
• Proficiency with Windows applications.
• Must perform duties without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs general and specialized instrument care duties.
• Provides supplies as needed for surgical procedures.
• Disassembles and cleans critical reusable medical equipment per MIFU.
• Inspects, packages, and reassembles instruments and trays per SOPs.
• Practices High Level Disinfection, Pre-Vaccuum & Gravity Sterilization per MIFUs.
• Maintains records and document control per SOPs/regulatory standards.
• Adapts to change and communicates effectively with staff.

Skills

Computer skills

Data entry

Verbal & written communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Conflict resolution

Adaptability

Judgment & initiative

Clinical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing training

Surgical Technology courses

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician to assure availability of cleaned, prepared, sterilized equipment for surgical procedures. You will be a resource for clinical knowledge and perform duties with minimal supervision in operative suites and satellite operations.

Requires a high school diploma, sterile processing certifications, and preferred 2 years experience. You will handle instrument care, disinfection, packaging, record-keeping, and adapt to changing