Central Sterile Tech: Instrument Sterilization Expert

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

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.