Central Sterile Tech - OR, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician to join our perioperative team. You will maintain standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection and sterilization of surgical instruments, ensuring timely availability.

The role collaborates with Perioperative Nursing staff to provide sterile instrument sets and equipment, helps maintain workflow, and delivers reliable, high-quality service to patients and teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Central Sterile Processing or Surgical Tech program required.
• In lieu of program, prior experience as Central Service or Surgical Tech required.
• Prior experience in Central Sterile or Surgical Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilizing surgical instruments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Perform sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment.
• Collaborate with the Perioperative Nursing staff to provide sterile instrument sets, and equipment in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist in maintaining consistent and continuous work flow, providing superior customer service.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Central Sterile Processing program

Surgical Tech program

Prior Central Service or Surgical Tech experience

Job description

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the 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, and equipment 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 Services Processing or Surgical Tech program Required or
• In Lieu of graduate of Central Sterile Processing or Surgical Tech program, must have prior experience as a Central Service or Surgical Tech Required

Work Experience

• Prior experience in Central Sterile or Surgical Technology Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• None Required

Business Unit

Company Name: Piedmont Augusta Hospital