Sterile Processing Tech: Veterinary Instrument Specialist

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, decontaminate, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments and equipment for patient care and teaching. The role emphasizes infection control, instrument integrity, and efficient support to clinicians, students, and staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining instrument packs, coordinating with clinical teams, and training student workers while ensuring compliance with hospital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 1 year of applicable experience or completion of a sterile processing training program or CRCST/CSPDT certifications.
• 5 years of experience in a working environment with similar duties.
• Must meet physical requirements and comply with infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• 45%: Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, prepare, and organize instrument packs and trays.
• 20%: Maintain specialized instrumentation, ensure cleaning, storage, and preventive maintenance; coordinate with clinical services.
• 15%: Inspect instruments for cleanliness and function; report missing or damaged items for repair or replacement.
• 10%: Order, receive, stock, and distribute medical and surgical supplies; monitor inventory levels.
• 5%: Guide student workers and reinforce departmental stocking procedures.
• 5%: Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Infection control

Surgical instrument handling

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 1 year of applicable experience

Completion of a sterile processing training program

CRCST or CSPDT certifications

5 years of related work experience

Job description

Louisiana State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, decontaminate, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments and equipment for patient care and teaching. The role emphasizes infection control, instrument integrity, and efficient support to clinicians, students, and staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining instrument packs, coordinating with clinical teams, and training student workers while ensuring compliance with hospital