Sterile Processing Technician (SPD) - Kenner - Full Time - Evenings

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Kenner, LA

About The Position

This role ensures the availability of cleaned, prepared, and sterilized equipment and supplies for surgical procedures. The technician 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. The stated shift is 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The position offers up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The role performs general and specialized instrument care, including disassembling and cleaning reusable medical equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions, inspecting and packaging instruments, and preparing surgical trays. The technician uses high-level disinfection and several sterilization methods, maintains records and document control, adapts interactions to individual patient needs, and complies with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. Duties may change and may include other tasks assigned by sterile processing leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Clinical knowledge.
Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including timely communication of pertinent information to patients or appropriate staff.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Conflict-resolution skills and sound judgment.
Ability to adapt positively and constructively to change.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including potential 24/7, weekend, holiday, 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

Ensure cleaned, prepared, and sterilized equipment and supplies are available for surgical procedures.
Receive, clean, distribute, and store medical instruments and equipment.
Support direct patient care in clinical and satellite operations and operative suites.
Perform general and specialized instrument care duties.
Provide supplies needed for surgical procedures.
Disassemble and clean critical reusable medical equipment according to the manufacturer's Instructions for Use.
Inspect, package, and reassemble surgical instruments and trays according to established priority.
Perform high-level disinfection, pre-vacuum sterilization, gravity displacement sterilization, and hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization according to manufacturers’ instructions.
Maintain records and document control in accordance with standard operating procedures, policies, and regulatory recommendations.
Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining services or procedures appropriately, and requesting permission.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.