Sterile Processing Technician Trainee--Jefferson Highway

Ochsner Health-posted about 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • New Orleans, LA
5,001-10,000 employees
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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. We believe that 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 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. 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. 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.

  • 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.
  • Other related duties as required.
  • Education Required – High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Certification Required – Successful certification of internal 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 organizational skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Demonstrates good judgement in performing duties and conflict resolution.
  • Utilizes effective judgment and decision making when performing duties
  • Communicates pertinent information to the patients or appropriate staff in a timely manner.
  • Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
  • Ability to adapt to change in a positive, constructive manner.
  • Work Experience Preferred - Working experience in a healthcare setting
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