Sterile Processing Specialist; Part-time

many Health System, delivering world‑class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community‑oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

24.

Work Shift:

1 p‑9:30 p (T, W, Th).

Demonstrates competence in all aspects of sterile processing: decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, sterile storage, and distribution of sterile medical devices. Responsible for safe handling and care of equipment, instruments, and supplies. Tests, monitors and operates all sterile processing and surgery sterilizers.

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Hospital and/or healthcare experience is required with sterile processing experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification preferred from any ILCOR‑provided courses such as, but not limited to:
  Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check‑off.

• Certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Sterile Processing Technician or from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) within 12 months of hire.
• Or sterile processing applicant able to attain certification within 12 months of hire.

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include, but are not limited to, standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

• Constant (67%-100%) – handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching
• Occasionally (1%-33%) – climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct herself or himself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.