Certified Sterile Processing Tech

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) plan with match

Education support

Fertility and family building support

Life insurance

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to help ensure instrument sterility and readiness for surgical cases. You will clean, assemble, sterilize, and manage instruments and supplies, supporting the surgical team with timely instrument access.

The role requires CRCST or CSPT certification and emphasizes strong attention to detail, record-keeping, and collaboration with OR staff to maintain patient safety and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Certification as a sterile processing technician is required (CRCST or CSPT).
• Experience with instrument sterilization, inventory handling, and OR support is preferred but not specified.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays to ensure sterility and readiness.
• Operate sterilization equipment and maintain accurate records to support patient safety.
• Prepare customized surgical sets and case carts based on daily schedules and procedures.
• Manage inventory and supplies in OR storage and ensure smooth operations with the team.
• Respond quickly to instrument requests during surgeries and assist with urgent equipment needs.

Education

CRCST Certified Registered Central Service Technician

CSPT Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Certified Sterile Processing Tech with Parkridge Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Certified Sterile Processing Technician, you will play a critical role in protecting patient safety and supporting life-saving care through precision and attention to detail. In this rewarding role, you will be a vital part of our team – helping surgical staff deliver safe, effective care by ensuring every instrument and supply is clean, prepared, and ready when it is needed most.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and trays to ensure they are sterile, complete, labeled, and ready for use
• Managing sterilization equipment and keeping accurate records to support patient safety and infection prevention
• Preparing customized surgical sets and case carts based on daily schedules and specific procedure needs
• Managing inventory and supplies in OR storage and specialty lockers, working with the surgical team to meet needs and keep operations running smoothly
• Responding quickly to instrument requests during surgeries and helping solve urgent equipment needs

What qualifications you will need:

• (CRCST) Certified Registered Central Service Technician, or (CSPT) Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician

No Travel Required

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Certified Sterile Processing Tech opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.