Central Sterile Tech

Piedmont Healthcare; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to ensure sterile instrument sets and case carts are prepared accurately and on time. You will sterilize, assemble, and store medical supplies while collaborating with perioperative nurses to support smooth patient flow.

Qualifications include a Central Sterile Tech credential or CST/CCT certification and prior experience. GED or HS diploma required, with excited opportunities for growth in a large Georgia health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Central Sterile Tech program.
• In lieu of CST certificate, 3 years of Central Sterile experience required.
• 3 years of Central Sterile experience required or CST certification preferred.
• CCST or CST certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilizing surgical instruments.
• Performs sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment.
• Collaborates with the Perioperative Nursing staff to provide sterile instrument sets and case carts.
• Assists in maintaining workflow and provides superior customer service.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Central Sterile Tech

3 years CS exp alternative CST cert

CCST - Certified Central Service Technician

CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

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