Sterile Processing Technician

Pride Health is seeking a qualified and experienced Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) to join a fast-paced acute care surgical services team in  Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in instrument processing, sterilization procedures, and operating room support in a hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment

Prepare and organize instrument trays and sets for surgical procedures

Ensure proper labeling, wrapping, and documentation of all sterile items

Operate and monitor sterilization equipment including steam sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, washers, and Steris systems

Perform and document sterilization testing and quality assurance processes (including IUSS, VPRO, and biological/chemical indicators)

Reprocess scopes, probes, and specialized surgical instruments following established protocols

Maintain accurate equipment and instrumentation tracking documentation

Support operating room teams with timely delivery of sterile supplies and instruments

Adhere to infection control standards, hospital policies, and safety regulations

Maintain compliance with regulatory guidelines for sterile processing practices

Patient Population:
Surgical services supporting multiple specialties including Orthopedics, General Surgery, Neurology, Cardiac, Urology, OB/GYN, Trauma, ENT, and Robotics

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of Sterile Processing Technician experience

Previous acute hospital OR experience required

CBSPD certification required

Travel experience required

Ability to work in a high-volume surgical environment

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Knowledge of sterile processing workflows and instrumentation standards

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with robotic systems including Da Vinci Xi Surgical System

Familiarity with loaner trays and consignment instruments

Experience in multi-specialty surgical environments

Additional details:

Shift: Mid Shift (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM), Monday through Friday (5x8s)

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility: Acute care hospital setting

Pay Range-29.00-31.00 Per hour

Local candidates within 50 miles are not eligible

Orientation: Virtual onboarding followed by on-site training and EMR orientation

Compliance requirements include COVID-19 vaccination (exemptions allowed per policy)

Travel compliance documentation required including SSN, DOB, references, and RTO details

Offered pay rate will be based on experience and credentials.

Interested? Apply now!

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Fair Chance Employment 

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. 

Accommodations 

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. 

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.