Sterile Processing Technician Trainee - Launch Your Impact

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

Job summary

Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to ensure sterile, ready-to-use instruments for surgical procedures. You will disassemble, clean, sterilize, and organize instruments while maintaining meticulous records and following MIFUs and SOPs.

A high school diploma is required; healthcare experience is preferred and certification within six months is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Certification within six months from hire.
• Proficient with Windows-based applications and data entry.

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-Vaccuum Sterilization, Gravity Displacement Sterilization, and Hydrogen Peroxide Plasma Sterilization techniques in accordance with MIFUs.
• Maintains records and documentation as defined in SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Adapts behavior to the patient population and communicates appropriately with patients and staff.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Time management

Judgement

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to ensure sterile, ready-to-use instruments for surgical procedures. You will disassemble, clean, sterilize, and organize instruments while maintaining meticulous records and following MIFUs and SOPs.

A high school diploma is required; healthcare experience is preferred and certification within six months is expected.