Central Sterile Technician

Centinela Hospital Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

401K options

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Central Sterile Technician for Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL. This full-time evening position (8-hour shift 2:30p–11:00p) supports the Sterile Processing Department by cleaning, assembling, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining a sterile environment for patient safety.

Responsibilities include inventory management, data entry, and collaboration with surgical teams to ensure readiness for procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of experience as a Central Sterile Technician in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate; Central Supply Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical trays, instruments, and equipment following infection control standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and restock sterile supplies and equipment to support procedures and patient care areas.
• Enter accurate data into tracking systems and process patient charge cards for proper documentation and billing.
• Transport sterile and used instruments throughout hospital departments per protocols.
• Communicate with surgical staff to anticipate needs and resolve equipment or supply issues promptly.
• Identify correct instruments and trays for procedures, ensuring readiness and surgeon preferences.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Central Sterile Technician, sometimes referred to as a Central Supply Tech, Sterile Processing Department Processor (SPD Processor) or Sterilization Technician in our Surgery Department. The Sterilization Technician in the surgical setting will be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment to ensure they are safe for use in procedures. They follow strict infection control protocols, operate sterilization equipment like autoclaves, assemble instrument trays, and help maintain a sterile environment to support patient safety and surgical success.

Shift’s Available

Evenings

Employment Type

Full Time

Hours

8-hour shift: 2:30p - 11:00p

Location

Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Perform thorough decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical trays, instruments, and other surgical equipment following infection control and safety standards
• Monitor inventory levels and restock sterile supplies and surgical equipment to ensure continuous support for surgical procedures and patient care areas
• Enter accurate data into tracking systems and process patient charge cards to ensure proper documentation and billing
• Transport sterile and used instruments throughout all hospital departments with full knowledge of facility layout and departmental protocols
• Communicate effectively with surgical staff and clinical teams to anticipate needs and resolve equipment or supply issues promptly
• Identify and prepare correct instruments, trays, and patient care supplies for specific procedures, ensuring readiness and compliance with surgeon preferences

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current BLS (AHA) Certificate
• Central Supply Certification, preferred
• Two (2) years experience as a Central Sterile Technician in an acute care hospital setting, preferred

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Evenings

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf