Sterilization & Instrument Tech – Infection Control

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

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Job summary

LCMC Health in Metairie, LA is seeking an Instrument Equipment Technician who helps reduce infections by cleaning, sterilizing, decontaminating and preparing surgical instruments and OR equipment.

You will follow strict sanitary and safety standards, perform aseptic techniques, operate sterilization equipment, and ensure all tools are ready for daily use across departments. This role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Experience with hospital sterilization and infection control practices.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and safety standards.
• Ability to inspect and prepare surgical instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Identify instruments and equipment; clean, sterilize, and store properly.
• Follow sanitary and safety standards in all assignments.
• Operate sterilization equipment and decontaminate instruments.
• Ensure supplies are available and in working condition.
• Process endoscopes, scopes and/or probes.

Skills

Infection control

Sterilization

Aseptic technique

Endoscope processing

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

2+ years equipment sterilization or OR Aide

Job description

LCMC Health in Metairie, LA is seeking an Instrument Equipment Technician who helps reduce infections by cleaning, sterilizing, decontaminating and preparing surgical instruments and OR equipment.

You will follow strict sanitary and safety standards, perform aseptic techniques, operate sterilization equipment, and ensure all tools are ready for daily use across departments. This role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability and patient safety.