Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Parkridge East Hospital; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan with a 100% match

Tuition assistance and certification support

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

Parkridge East Hospital in Chattanooga is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to ensure that surgical instruments and supplies are properly cleaned and sterilized. You will play a critical role in patient safety and support surgical teams in delivering effective care.

This position requires a commitment to detail and certification as a Sterile Processing Technician. The hospital provides comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and educational support.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• (CSPDT) Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician or (CRCST) Certified Registered Central Service Technician.
• Commitment to patient safety and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and trays.
• Managing sterilization equipment and maintaining accurate records.
• Preparing customized surgical sets and case carts for procedures.
• Managing OR inventory and supplies.
• Responding quickly to instrument requests during surgeries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commitment to patient safety

Education

High school graduate or GED

(CSPDT) Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician

(CRCST) Certified Registered Central Service Technician

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Certified Sterile Processing Technician? At Parkridge East Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

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.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• (CSPDT) Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician or (CRCST) Certified Registered Central Service Technician.
• Commitment to patient safety and attention to detail.
• No travel required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 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.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

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.