Sterile Processing Tech - Certified - OUHC Sterile Processing - Full Time

Ochsner Health•Lafayette, LA

19h

About The Position

Ensures the availability of cleaned, prepared, and sterilized equipment and supplies for surgical procedures. Receives, cleans, distributes, and stores medical instruments and equipment, supports direct patient care in clinical and satellite operations and operative suites, and serves as a resource for clinical knowledge. Performs assigned duties in accordance with manufacturer instructions, established procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements. The position may also perform other duties as assigned by sterile processing leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Clinical knowledge.
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate pertinent information to patients or appropriate staff in a timely manner.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Conflict resolution skills and good judgment in performing duties.
Ability to adapt to change in a positive, constructive manner.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, such as 24/7, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability, and to travel throughout and between facilities.

Nice To Haves

Two years of sterile processing experience or graduation from an accepted course in sterile processing or surgical technology.
Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through IAHCSMM.
Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT) through CBSPD.
Certification as a Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) through CBSPD.

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.
Performs high-level disinfection, pre-vacuum sterilization, gravity displacement sterilization, and hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization in accordance with MIFUs.
Maintains records and document control as defined in Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and regulatory recommendations.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
Keeps current with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensures compliance.
Reports known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, and other compliance-related concerns.
Performs other related duties as required.