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It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.\nThis 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; all job duties are expected to be performed without supervision. 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.\nThis 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.\nEducation\nRequired - High school diploma or equivalent\nPreferred - Additional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications. Additional Courses in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology\nWork Experience\nPreferred - 2 years in Sterile processing experience\n Certifications\nRequired - Certification through one of the following:\nCertified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)International Association Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM), \nCertified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT), Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution(CBSPD), \nCertified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER), CBSPD\nOR Certification in Surgical Technology with successful certification of internal sterile processing training course within first six months from hire\nKnowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)\nMust have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.\nEffective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.\nGood analytical skills.\nGood organizational skills.\nGood time management skills and self-directed.\nGood conflict resolution skills.\nAbility to adapt to change in a positive, constructive manner.\nAbility to exercise good judgment and initiative when performing duties.\nUtilizes effective judgment and decision making when performing duties.\nCommunicates pertinent information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.\nMaintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.\nAdapts to change in a positive, constructive manner.\n Job Duties\nPerforms general and specialized instrument care duties.\nProvides supplies as needed for surgical procedures.\nDisassembles and cleans critical reusable medical equipment in accordance with Manufacturer’s Instructions For Use (MIFU).\nInspects, packages, and reassembles surgical instruments and trays according to established priority.\nPractices High Level Disinfection, Pre-Vaccuum Sterilization, Gravity Displacement Sterilization, and Hydrogen Peroxide Plasma Sterilization techniques in accordance with MIFUs.\nPractices record keeping and document control as defined in Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and recommendations from regulatory bodies.\nAdapts 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.\nOther related duties as required. \nOther related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.\nRemains 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.\nThis employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.\nThe 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.\nPhysical and Environmental Demands\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nMedium 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. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.\nMechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized.\nMust be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.\nMust be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.\nMust be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).\nMust be able to travel throughout and between facilities.\nDuties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.\nThe incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.\nBecause the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.\nAre you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!\nOchsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.\nPlease refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.\nOchsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1)  . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.\nOchsner is an equal opportunity employer. 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