Central Sterile Technician - FT

Vitruvian Health; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Matching (Retirement)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Employee wellness program

Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance

Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disb

Flexible Spending Accounts

I CHRA for health insurance

Paid Annual Leave (Time off)

Vision insurance

Job summary

Vitruvian Health in Cleveland, TN is seeking a central sterile technician to join our high‑performing sterile processing team. You will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute instruments with care, safety, and attention to detail to support patient care.

A high school diploma and certification from an accredited Sterile Processing Entity are required. One year of hospital or surgery center experience is preferred, along with a commitment to reliability, teamwork, and

Qualifications

• Decontaminates and disinfects instruments with precision.
• Inspects, assembles and counts instruments into tray sets.
• Operates sterilization equipment (autoclaves or plasma sterilizers).
• Packages sterilized sets and prepares case carts for O.R.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination: cleans and disinfects used surgical tools.
• Inspection & Assembly: checks for damage and groups instruments into trays.
• Sterilization: operates steam autoclaves or low-temperature sterilizers.
• Storage & Distribution: logs data and prepares case carts for operating rooms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Steam autoclave

Job description

Who We Are

At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member.

Our Legacy

Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‑driven team making a difference every day.

Our Values

Our core values—Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE)—guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.

Your Career With Us

Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact.

Excellence. Every person. Every time.

A central sterile technician (also called a sterile processing or central service technician) decontaminates, inspects, assembles, sterilizes, and distributes medical and surgical instruments in healthcare facilities without direct patient contact.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Decontamination: Cleans and disinfects used surgical tools manually or via mechanical washer-disinfectors.
• Inspection & Assembly: Checks instruments for damage or wear, then groups and counts them into specific tray sets.
• Sterilization: Operates steam autoclaves or low-temperature gas plasma sterilizers.
• Storage & Distribution: Packages sterilized sets, logs data for tracking, and prepares case carts for operating rooms.

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent required

Certification by an accredited Sterile Processing Entity.

Experience:

At least one year experience in a hospital or surgery center setting preferred.

Full-Time Benefits

• 403(b) Matching (Retirement)

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• Employee wellness program

• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance

• Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• ICHRA for health insurance

• Paid Annual Leave (Time off)

• Vision insurance