Sterile Processing Technician- Evenings

Ochsner Health • Baton Rouge, LA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This position ensures the timely availability of safe, cleaned, assembled, sterilized, and distributed surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies required for patient care. The role functions as a clinical resource within Sterile Processing and supports direct patient care activities across operative suites, clinical areas, and satellite locations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the receipt, decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, storage, case cart preparation, and distribution of reusable medical devices and equipment in accordance with department policies, manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFUs), and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The position performs detailed inspection and functional testing of surgical instruments and devices to verify cleanliness, integrity, functionality, and proper assembly, ensuring instruments are in safe and appropriate condition for surgical use and patient safety. Accurate documentation and real‑time tracking of instruments, trays, and sterilization cycles are maintained using the Censitrac instrument tracking system to support traceability, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. This role collaborates closely with perioperative and clinical partners to promote workflow efficiency, patient safety, and service excellence, and performs additional duties as assigned by the SPD Supervisor or Manager of Sterile Processing.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 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.
• Adapts to change in a positive, constructive manner

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of sterile processing experience or graduation from accepted course in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology
• Certification through one of the following: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)International Association Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM), Certified Sterile Processing Department Technican (CSPDT), Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution(CBSPD), Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER), 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.
• 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.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Benefits

• Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.
• The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees