Central Sterile Tech

Piedmont Healthcare; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to support sterile processing in a fast-paced perioperative environment. You will assemble, decontaminate, inspect, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment for case carts and departments.

Collaborate with Perioperative Nursing staff to ensure timely and accurate delivery of instrument sets, maintain workflow, and deliver exceptional service to our surgical teams.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required; CST certificate preferred or 3 years Central Sterile experience required.
• 3 years Central Sterile experience required, or no experience if CST cert held.
• 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, equipment and case carts in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assists in maintaining consistent and continuous work flow, providing superior customer service.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Central Sterile Technician Certification

3 years Central Sterile experience

Tools

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