Central Sterile Technician - FT

Bradley Medical Center, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; 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 Dis.

Flexible Spending Accounts

ICHRA for health insurance

Paid Annual Leave (Time off)

Vision insurance

Job summary

Vitruvian Health is seeking a central sterile technician to decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments with minimal direct patient contact. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a Sterile Processing certification, with 1+ year hospital or surgery center experience preferred.

Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on compassionate care as part of a larger health system across the region.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification by an accredited Sterile Processing Entity is required.
• Experience: 1+ year in a hospital or surgery center setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination: cleans and disinfects tools manually or with washer‑disinfectors.
• Inspection & Assembly: checks instruments for damage and groups into tray sets.
• Sterilization: operates steam autoclaves or low‑temperature sterilizers.
• Storage & Distribution: packages sets, logs data, prepares case carts for ORs.

Skills

Decontamination

Inspection & Assembly

Sterilization

Storage & Distribution

Education

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification by Sterile Processing Entity

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