Central Sterile Tech

Piedmont Healthcare; East Point (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to join the Perioperative team at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Georgia. The role involves sterilizing, assembling, and storing surgical instruments, and ensuring timely delivery of sterile sets for procedures.

Qualified candidates will have a GED or high school diploma, a CST/CST-equivalent or CST certification, and 3 years of Central Sterile experience, or CST certification substitute.

Qualifications

• Education and/or certification in Central Sterile processing is required.
• 3 years of Central Sterile experience or CST CST equivalence may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• Collaborate with perioperative staff to provide sterile instrument sets and case carts.
• Ensure workflow continuity and deliver superior customer service.

Skills

Central Sterile

Sterilization

Customer service

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Central Sterile Tech Certification

Job description

Overview:

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities:

Maintains recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilizing surgical instruments in an accurate and timely manner. Performs sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment. Collaborates with the Perioperative Nursing staff to provide sterile instrument sets, equipment and case carts in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in maintaining consistent and continuous work flow, providing superior customer service.

Qualifications:

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required and
• Graduate of a Central Sterile Tech Required or
• In Lieu of CST Certificate, 3 years of Central Sterile experience Required

Work Experience

• 3 years of Central Sterile experience Required or
• No experience required if incumbent has a Central Sterile Tech certification Required

Licenses and Certifications

• None Required
• CCST - Certified Central Service Technician Preferred or
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital