Surgical Instrument Sterilization Technician

Ochsner LSU Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport, LA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure availability of cleaned, prepared, sterilized instruments for surgical procedures and to support clinical knowledge as a resource across operative suites.

You will receive, clean, distribute and store medical instruments, perform high level disinfection and sterilization according to MIFUs, and assist in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Clinical knowledge required for handling sterile processing.
• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for staff and patients.
• Good organizational and time management abilities.
• Conflict resolution skills and sound judgment in duties.
• Positive adaptability to changes and a flexible schedule including travel between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs general and specialized instrument care duties.
• Provides supplies as needed for surgical procedures.
• Disassembles and cleans critical reusable medical equipment per MIFU.
• Inspects, packages, and reassembles instruments and trays per priority.
• Applies High Level Disinfection and various sterilization methods per MIFU.
• Keeps records and adheres to SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Communicates with patients and staff appropriately and respectfully.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Computer/software proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Organization and time management

Conflict resolution

Adaptability

Flexible schedule and travel between施設

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport, LA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure availability of cleaned, prepared, sterilized instruments for surgical procedures and to support clinical knowledge as a resource across operative suites.

You will receive, clean, distribute and store medical instruments, perform high level disinfection and sterilization according to MIFUs, and assist in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.