Sterile Processing Tech: OR Instrument Specialist (PRN)

Ochsner Clinic Foundation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure cleaned, prepared, and sterilized instruments for surgical procedures. You will support clinical teams and maintain compliance with MIFU guidelines and regulatory standards.

Preferred candidates have 2 years of sterile processing experience or completion of an accepted Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology program, with CRCST/CBSPD/CSPDT certification as preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: 2 years sterile processing experience or graduation from an accepted Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology course.
• Preferred certifications: CRCST, CSPDT, or CFER per board/colicy.

Responsibilities

• Performs general and specialized instrument care duties.
• Provides supplies for surgical procedures as needed.
• Disassembles and cleans critical reusable medical equipment per MIFU.
• Inspects, packages, and reassembles instruments and trays per SOPs.
• Performs various sterilization techniques per MIFUs and regulatory standards.
• Maintains record keeping and document control as defined by SOPs and regs.
• Communicates effectively with patients and staff and supports privacy requirements.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Judgement/decision making

Data entry

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows applications

Keyboard proficiency

Job description

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure cleaned, prepared, and sterilized instruments for surgical procedures. You will support clinical teams and maintain compliance with MIFU guidelines and regulatory standards.

Preferred candidates have 2 years of sterile processing experience or completion of an accepted Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology program, with CRCST/CBSPD/CSPDT certification as preferred.