Certified Sterile Processing Tech
Company: Ochsner LSU Health System
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: May 20, 2023
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Job Description:
We're about creating exceptional experiences for both our
patients and our employees. Partnering with the LSU School of
Medicine, our goal is to provide high-quality patient care within a
setting that advances medical science through research and educates
the next generation of leaders in healthcare. We are committed to
providing opportunities for our staff that develop and grow careers
in a compassionate team-oriented environment focused on patients
first.
At Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana, 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 LSU
Health System of North Louisiana 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; 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.
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.
Education
Required - High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred - Additional degrees, business training experience and/or
certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications.
Additional Courses in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology
Work Experience
Preferred - 2 years in Sterile processing experience
Certifications
Required - Certification through one of the following:
Other 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.
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.
This 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.
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.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The 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.
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.
(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.
Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts
should be utilized.
Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands,
manual dexterity.
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend,
holiday, on call availability).
Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid
and tissue.
The 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.
Because 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.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!
Individuals who reside in and will work from the state of Colorado
are not eligible for remote work position.
Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana 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 Service Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or
careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodation
requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of
applications.
EEO is the Law links in English or Spanish.
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