Sterile Processing Technician: Critical OR Support

North Oaks Health System; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

North Oaks Health System seeks a Sterile Services Technician for Sterile Processing in Hammond, LA. The role supports all patient care areas, handling decontamination, packaging, and documentation with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Education of a high school diploma is required; preferred training includes medical assistant, PCT/EMT, nursing assistant, or sterile tech experience. This is a full-time position with room for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred Experience/Training: Medical assistant, PCT or EMT training with 2 years’ work experience in a healthcare field; or Nursing assistant training; or One year experience sterile tech; or One year of college.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, Decontamination and Disinfection: handling PPE and temperature/humidity standards; operating cleaning equipment; transferring items to preparation area.
• Preparation and Packaging: preparing work area, inspecting items, selecting and packing items with appropriate packaging.
• Documentation and Record Maintenance: reporting incidents, operating the TDoc system, and ensuring proper documentation.
• Customer Relations: responding to customer requests and understanding medical terminology.
• Sterile Storage and Inventory Management: maintaining clean work areas, stocking and rotating supplies, tracking inventory per policy.
• Patient Care Equipment: receiving and processing equipment from operating rooms and clinics for decontamination.
• Other: precepting new employees and complying with hospital policies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant, PCT or EMT training with 2 years’ work experience in a healthcare field

Nursing assistant training

One year experience sterile tech

One year of college

Job description

North Oaks Health System seeks a Sterile Services Technician for Sterile Processing in Hammond, LA. The role supports all patient care areas, handling decontamination, packaging, and documentation with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Education of a high school diploma is required; preferred training includes medical assistant, PCT/EMT, nursing assistant, or sterile tech experience. This is a full-time position with room for growth.