Central Sterile Technician, Noncertified

Lifepoint Health; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Life, accident, and disability cover

Tuition assistance and 401(k) with 1:1

Well-being programs and gym discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Central Sterile Tech (CS Tech) to support instrument processing and patient care across the hospital. You will decontaminate, sterilize, assemble and distribute sterile instruments in a fast-paced acute care setting.

You will follow AAMI, AORN, TJC and OSHA guidelines, document sterilization using indicators, and maintain organized storage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Central Sterile Technician (CSR) certification within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must handle stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Collect, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, store and distribute reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment.
• Ensure instrument processing follows guidelines and standards (AAMI, AORN, TJC, OSHA, manufacturer guidance).
• Operate sterilization and departmental equipment safely per manufacturer instructions.
• Document sterile supplies using chemical, biological and mechanical indicators to confirm proper sterilization.
• Monitor antimicrobial and disinfectant solutions daily and maintain logs.
• Maintain organized sterile storage areas and ensure supplies are available for patient care.
• Provide excellent customer service to surgical teams while supporting safe, timely care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

CSR certification

BLS certification

Job description

Your experience matters

Harris Regional Hospitalis part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Central Sterile Tech (CS Tech)joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.

How you'll contribute

ACentral Sterile Tech (CS Tech)who excels in this role:

• Collect, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, store, and distribute reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment throughout the hospital.

• Ensure all instrument processing follows established guidelines and regulatory standards, including AAMI, AORN, TJC, OSHA, manufacturer instructions, and hospital policies.

• Operate sterilization and departmental equipment safely and efficiently according to manufacturer instructions.

• Process and document sterile supplies and equipment using chemical, biological, and mechanical indicators to confirm proper sterilization.

• Monitor and perform antimicrobial and disinfectant solution testing daily while maintaining accurate documentation.

• Maintain organized sterile storage areas and help ensure supplies and equipment are readily available for patient care needs.

• Provide excellent customer service to surgical teams and hospital departments while supporting safe, timely patient care.

Schedule: Full time, Days: Monday- Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM, with rotating weekend on-call.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Free travel and entertainment discount programto ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Additional requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Central Sterile Technician (CSR) certification within 6 months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

More about Harris Regional Hospital

Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility located in Sylva, NC. With a long-standing reputation for excellent care, this fully-accredited hospital has been providing care to western North Carolina residents since 1925. Harris offers five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.

EEOC Statement

"Harris Regional Hospitalis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Harris Regional Hospitalis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."