Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Care & Sterilization

Ochsner Health System; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure the availability of cleaned, prepared, and sterilized instruments for surgical procedures across facilities. You will disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble instruments following Manufacturer’s Instructions For Use (MIFU) and maintain required documentation.

Responsibilities include high-level disinfection, various sterilization methods, and compliance with regulatory standards while supporting other clinical

Qualifications

• Clinical knowledge.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate pertinent information to patients or appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Conflict resolution skills and ability to demonstrate good judgement in performing duties.
• Ability to adapt to change in a positive, constructive manner.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability) and travel throughout and between facilities.

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 Manufacturer’s Instructions For Use (MIFU).
• Inspects, packages, and reassembles surgical instruments and trays according to established priority.
• Practices High Level Disinfection, Pre-Vaccuum Sterilization, Gravity Displacement Sterilization, and Hydrogen Peroxide Plasma Sterilization techniques in accordance with MIFUs.
• Practices record keeping and document control as defined in Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and recommendations from regulatory bodies.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Organizational & time management

Conflict resolution

Adaptability

Flexibility and travel between sites

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ochsner Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure the availability of cleaned, prepared, and sterilized instruments for surgical procedures across facilities. You will disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble instruments following Manufacturer’s Instructions For Use (MIFU) and maintain required documentation.

Responsibilities include high-level disinfection, various sterilization methods, and compliance with regulatory standards while supporting other clinical