Sterile Processing Tech - Endoscopy - St. Bernard - PRN

Ochsner Health - Chalmette, LA

Part-time

Chalmette, LA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Sterile Processing Technician for Endoscopy at Ochsner Health is responsible for ensuring the availability of cleaned, prepared, and sterilized equipment and supplies for surgical procedures. This role functions as a resource for clinical knowledge and supports direct patient care in clinical and satellite operations, as well as operative suites. The technician will perform various duties as assigned by sterile processing leadership, including receiving, cleaning, distributing, and storing medical instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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 respect for privacy and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: 2 years of sterile processing experience or graduation from an accepted course in sterile processing or surgical technology.
• Preferred: Certification through CRCST, CSPDT, or CFER.

Nice-to-haves

• Clinical knowledge.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Conflict resolution skills and good judgement.
• Ability to adapt to change positively.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel between facilities.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer commitment to diversity and inclusion.