Sterile Processing Technician - OLGMC - PRN

About the Role

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 assures 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 SPD Supervisor or Manager of Sterile Processing. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, receiving, cleaning, distributing, and storing medical instruments and equipment; all job duties are expected to be performed without supervision.

This job 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. 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 – Additional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications. Additional courses in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology.

Preferred – 2 years in Sterile Processing experience.

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) – International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)
• Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT) – Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) – CBSPD
• OR Certification in Surgical Technology with successful completion of internal sterile processing training course within first six months from hire

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good time‑management skills and self‑directed.
• Good conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to adapt to change in a positive, constructive manner.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and initiative when performing duties.
• Utilizes effective judgment and decision making when performing duties.
• Communicates pertinent information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
• Adapts to change in a positive, constructive manner.

• 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‑vacuum 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: respecting privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move…