Certified Sterile Processing Technician PRN

Parkridge East Hospital; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

401(k) Plan with company match

Tuition assistance and certification support

Job summary

Parkridge East Hospital in Chattanooga is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to play a crucial role in patient safety by ensuring surgical instruments are clean and ready for use. In this position, you will manage sterilization equipment and collaborate with the surgical staff to ensure timely responses to instrument requests.

The ideal candidate will have a CRCST certification along with a high school diploma or GED. A range of benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching is offered.

Qualifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).
• High School Graduate / GED.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

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
• High School Graduate / GED

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
• Time away from work programs 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 support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a 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.