Certified Sterile Processing Technician

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Telemedicine

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to protect patient safety by ensuring instruments and supplies are clean, prepared, and ready for procedures. You will support surgical staff with precise sterilization and handling throughout the day.

Responsibilities include cleaning, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing tools, managing sterilization equipment, preparing customized sets, and maintaining inventory.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate / GED.
• Certification: CSPDT or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician).

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments to ensure sterility and readiness.
• Managing sterilization equipment and keeping records to support safety and infection prevention.
• Preparing customized surgical sets and case carts based on daily schedules and needs.
• Managing inventory and supplies in OR storage to keep operations running smoothly.
• Responding quickly to instrument requests during surgeries and addressing urgent equipment needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CSPDT or CRCST Certification

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Certified Sterile Processing Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 / GED.
• Certification: (CSPDT) Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, or (CRCST) Certified Registered Central Service Technician.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• 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%–9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through 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 plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

No travel required. No experience required.

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.