Sterile Processing Technician; SPT - Non Certified - Ochsner Medical Center - Jeff Hwy - 3rd shift

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.

Webelieve every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job ensures availability of cleaned, prepared, sterilized equipment and supplies for surgical procedures; functions as a resource for clinical knowledge; and performs other duties as assigned by the sterile processing leadership. Receives, cleans, distributes, and stores medical instruments and equipment. Supports direct patient care in clinical and satellite operations as well as operative suites.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred - 2 years of sterile processing experience or graduation from accepted course in sterile processing or surgical technology.

Preferred - Certification through one of the following:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) International Association Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM).
• Certified Sterile Processing Department Technican (CSPDT) Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
• Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER), CBSPD.

• Clinical knowledge.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate pertinent information to patients or appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Conflict resolution skills and ability to demonstrate good judgment in performing duties.
• Ability to adapt to change in a positive, constructive manner.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability) and travel throughout and between facilities.

• Performs general and specialized instrument care duties.
• Provides supplies as needed for surgical procedures.
• Disassembles and cleans critical reusable medical equipment in accordance with Manufacturer’s Instructions For Use (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.
• Practices record keeping and document control as defined in Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and recommendations from regulatory bodies.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

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