Certified Central Sterile Technician (PRN)

Lifepoint Health®; Winchester (TN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement with company match

Free gym membership

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Tennessee seeks a Certified Sterile Tech. The role includes providing patient care support, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a clean environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be certified as a Surgical Tech and in Basic Life Support. This position offers varied shifts and the opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care. Join our dedicated team to help make communities healthier.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certifications: Certified Surgical Tech national certification required.
• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care activities under supervision.
• Monitors and records vital signs, reporting changes.
• Assists with daily living activities for patients.

Skills

Basic patient care

Monitoring vital signs

Assisting with activities of daily living

Reporting findings

Maintaining cleanliness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic medical equipment

Job description

Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas - Winchester

Overview

Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is 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 Certified Sterile Tech joining our team, you are 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.

Job Details

Job Title: Certified Sterile Tech

Job Type: PRN | Varied

Schedule: Varied (7p-7a), On Call

What You’ll Contribute

A Certified Sterile Tech who excels in this role helps maintain a safe and efficient perioperative environment and supports nursing and physician staff in patient care activities.

• Provides basic patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Monitors and records vital signs, intake and output, and reports changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, and ambulation.
• Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings.
• Maintains patient rooms and common areas to ensure a clean, safe, and organized care environment.
• Supports nursing and physician staff with patient care activities and unit workflow.
• Manages tech desk operations and assists with maintaining efficient department throughput.
• Documents patient care and activities in accordance with hospital and unit standards.
• Participates in required education, competency validation, and performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to 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 with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Certifications:
  • Certified Surgical Tech national certification (Required)
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • Handle with Care certification preferred

More About Highpoint Health With Ascension Saint Thomas

Highpoint Health - Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is a 157-bed facility that includes 131 licensed acute care beds and 26 skilled nursing home beds. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services supported by a qualified and diverse medical staff. Key services include a 10-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a 12-bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, and a 12-bed Acute Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit. The facility also features a Skilled Nursing Unit, Sleep Lab, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, five Operating Rooms, and two Endoscopy Suites. Diagnostic imaging services include MRI, CT, PET/CT, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and X-ray. The hospital's 13-bay Emergency Department sees more than 15,000 patient visits annually.

Highpoint Health - Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas, located on the campus of the University of the South, is a 41-bed facility offering 21 general acute care beds and 20 skilled nursing beds. It includes a 4-bay Emergency Department that treats more than 5,000 patients each year. Known for its individualized care and strong connection to the community, the Sewanee campus provides high-quality healthcare in a setting defined by collaboration, compassion, and service.

Together, the Winchester and Sewanee campuses are united in their mission of making communities healthier.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.