Specialists Hospital
Position Overview
Responsible for the daily cleaning and sterilization of equipment and instruments for use in the operating room.
Essential Job Functions:
Decontaminates surgical items, assembles, sterilizes and distributes items as needed. Ensures efficient operation of sterile processing and assures sterility of instruments and supplies. Responsible for identifying and repairing broken instruments and equipment. Develops and maintains sterilization logs. Performs daily and as needed all biological and chemical tests for sterilization equipment. Provides clean and sterile med/surg supplies and equipment to surgery suites and other patient care areas. Other duties as assigned Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED Required 0-2 years of related experience Broad knowledge of OR procedures and comprehensive knowledge of surgical instrumentation. Broad knowledge of all decontamination equipment and sterilization procedures. Physical Requirements:
The sterile processing technician must be able to engage in physical activities on a daily basis.
Evidence of negative Mantoux or chest x-ray annually (test will be provided at no cost to the Employee) Able to maintain extensive standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and twisting. Able to lift a minimum of 20# of surgical supplies and equipment. Hepatitis immunization (provided at no cost to the employee). Or documented refusal to be vaccinated.
Seven paid holidays
Sick and vacation after waiting period
Health, vision, and dental coverage
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
401k with employer contribution
Pay in Lieu of Benefits option offered
Specialists Hospital Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Specialists Hospital Shreveport provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Specialists Hospital Shreveport, LLC
Specialists Hospital is proudly physician owned and is actively in involved in the Physician Owned Hospitals of America ( ) and the Louisiana Physician Owned Hospital Association ( ) . Specialists Hospital Shreveport located in Shreveport, Louisiana offers you state of the art treatment in orthopedic and spine surgery- all in a unique, patient-centered environment that is close to home. Whether you are undergoing an outpatient or inpatient procedure, the physicians and staff at Specialists are committed to providing you compassionate and expert care while allowing for a seamless transition from hospital to home. Specialists Hospital Shreveport is the only hospital in Louisiana that focuses solely on orthopedic, spine and spinal neurosurgery.
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Responsible for the daily cleaning and sterilization of equipment and instruments for use in the operating room.
Essential Job Functions:
Decontaminates surgical items, assembles, sterilizes and distributes items as needed. Ensures efficient operation of sterile processing and assures sterility of instruments and supplies. Responsible for identifying and repairing broken instruments and equipment. Develops and maintains sterilization logs. Performs daily and as needed all biological and chemical tests for sterilization equipment. Provides clean and sterile med/surg supplies and equipment to surgery suites and other patient care areas. Other duties as assigned Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED Required 0-2 years of related experience Broad knowledge of OR procedures and comprehensive knowledge of surgical instrumentation. Broad knowledge of all decontamination equipment and sterilization procedures. Physical Requirements:
The sterile processing technician must be able to engage in physical activities on a daily basis.
Evidence of negative Mantoux or chest x-ray annually (test will be provided at no cost to the Employee) Able to maintain extensive standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and twisting. Able to lift a minimum of 20# of surgical supplies and equipment. Hepatitis immunization (provided at no cost to the employee). Or documented refusal to be vaccinated.
Seven paid holidays
Sick and vacation after waiting period
Health, vision, and dental coverage
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
401k with employer contribution
Pay in Lieu of Benefits option offered
Specialists Hospital Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Specialists Hospital Shreveport provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Specialists Hospital Shreveport, LLC
Specialists Hospital is proudly physician owned and is actively in involved in the Physician Owned Hospitals of America ( ) and the Louisiana Physician Owned Hospital Association ( ) . Specialists Hospital Shreveport located in Shreveport, Louisiana offers you state of the art treatment in orthopedic and spine surgery- all in a unique, patient-centered environment that is close to home. Whether you are undergoing an outpatient or inpatient procedure, the physicians and staff at Specialists are committed to providing you compassionate and expert care while allowing for a seamless transition from hospital to home. Specialists Hospital Shreveport is the only hospital in Louisiana that focuses solely on orthopedic, spine and spinal neurosurgery.
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