Central Sterile Tech

Piedmont Healthcare; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to join our perioperative support team. You will sterilize, assemble, and store medical supplies, ensuring instruments are ready for cases and maintained to high standards.

You will work with Perioperative Nursing to provide timely instrument sets and case carts while delivering excellent service to surgical teams and patients. A HS diploma or GED and CST/CCST preferred; 3 years CST experience required or CST certification.

Qualifications

• Education and CST/CST path as listed in the posting.
• 3 years CST experience required or CST certification.
• CCST or CST preferred certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards for assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilizing instruments.
• Perform sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment.
• Collaborate with Perioperative Nursing to provide sterile instrument sets and case carts timely.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Instrument tracking

Customer service

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Central Sterile Tech

CCST or CST preferred

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