Sterile Processing Technician - OLGMC - PRN
On-siteLafayette, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Ensure availability of cleaned, prepared, and sterilized equipment for surgical procedures by receiving, disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, packaging, and reassembling medical instruments and supplies. Perform high-level disinfection, pre-vacuum sterilization, gravity displacement sterilization, and hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization in accordance with manufacturer instructions. Maintain accurate records, document control, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws while adapting to flexible schedules including 24/7 coverage, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability. Support direct patient care in clinical and satellite operations.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability)
- Ability to travel throughout and between facilities
- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
- Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue
- Occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases
- Occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment
Desired Qualifications
- 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
- Clinical knowledge
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate pertinent information to patients or appropriate staff in a timely manner
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Conflict resolution skills and ability to demonstrate good judgement in performing duties
- Ability to adapt to change in a positive, constructive manner
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