Sterile Processing Technician — Critical OR Prep & Support

Ochsner Health; Pearl Acres (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure cleaned, prepared, and sterilized equipment is ready for surgical procedures. You will disassemble, clean, inspect, package, and reassemble instruments and trays for use in operative suites and satellite operations.

The role requires knowledge of disinfection techniques, adherence to MIFUs, and supporting 24/7 operations with flexibility to travel between facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred 2 years of sterile processing experience or graduation from 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 techniques in accordance with MIFUs.
• Practices record keeping and document control as defined in SOPs, policies, and regulatory recommendations.
• Adapts to the patient population and communicates effectively with patients and staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Adaptability

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure cleaned, prepared, and sterilized equipment is ready for surgical procedures. You will disassemble, clean, inspect, package, and reassemble instruments and trays for use in operative suites and satellite operations.

The role requires knowledge of disinfection techniques, adherence to MIFUs, and supporting 24/7 operations with flexibility to travel between facilities.