STERILIZATION TECHNICIAN

Are you passionate about healthcare and looking to start the next chapter in your career? Are you interested in a rare opportunity to reopen an established and well-respected hospital in a brand-new facility and provide the service and care to the community that larger institutions don't?

Do you want to work for an employer that values you and offers an award-winning company culture, work-life balance, and opportunities for advancement?

If you answered yes to the above, we want to hear from you! We are New Orleans' premier boutique surgical hospital, and we are looking for talented and experienced candidates to immediately join our team ahead of our upcoming reopening.

Summary Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices.

Must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other departments within the hospital.

Able to accept new ideas and learn position duties.

Essential Functions Insures proper operation of autoclave units prior to use on a daily basis. Runs biological and chemical tests at beginning of the day shift.

Records results in appropriate log. Inspects gas and steam autoclaves for visible signs of malfunction and reports to OR Charge Nurse.

Processes or oversees all contaminated instruments and supplies returned to Central Service. Uses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package items for sterilization.

Processes all items appropriately using steam sterilization. Maintains appropriate spore testing on routine basis and documents results as required.

Assists with processing department supply charges and any other clerical work related to Central Sterile, as requested. Works closely with Central Service and OR team and assists with orientation for new personnel.

Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments. Performs general cleaning of department; surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets and all storage area.

Stores all supplies and equipment. Knowledgeable regarding handling and care of instruments, tray preparation and special procedure items.

Performs tray assemblage, proper packaging and preparation of all applicable supplies for sterilization. Monitors sterility dates on supplies.

Properly loads, operates and cleans all sterilizers, gas and steam, and all general equipment using biological and chemical control tests as required by department.

Reports malfunctioning equipment immediately to OR charge nurse. Assists with monitoring and maintaining stock in storeroom.

Insures proper operation of autoclave units prior to use on a daily basis. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience High School graduate or equivalent (GED). Minimum 1-year experience as a central services technician.

Required Skills and Certifications Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Preferred.