Central Sterile Technician

Riverview Regional Medical Center, LLC; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability and other insurance

Many other benefits

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL, seeks a Central Sterile Technician to sterilize surgical instruments and maintain a sterile operating environment in our Surgery Department. The role requires ensuring instruments are safe for procedures and following strict infection control protocols.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, a current BLS certificate, and prefer Central Supply Certification with 2+ years of acute care experience.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical trays and instruments per infection control standards.
• Monitor inventory and restock sterile supplies for ongoing procedures.
• Enter data into tracking systems and process patient charge cards for billing.
• Transport sterile and used instruments across departments per protocol.
• Communicate with surgical staff to resolve equipment or supply issues promptly.
• Prepare correct instruments and trays for procedures in accordance with surgeon preferences.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Central Supply Certification (preferred)

Tools

Autoclaves

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

Overview

Shift's Available : Evenings

Employment Type : Full Time

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

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL

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.

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

Benefits

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

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Evenings

Equal Employment Opportunity

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