Lead Central Sterile Tech, Evenings

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking a dedicated Central Service Technician to maintain standards for instrument sterilization, assembly and storage. This role leads day-to-day workflow, oversees staff performance, provides education, and coordinates with clinical teams to support safe patient care.

Piedmont offers wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits. Education: HS diploma or GED; Experience: 1 year in Central Service, OR Procedural Support or Surgical Tech;

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of Central Service Processing or Surgical Tech experience required.
• 2 years of Central Service Processing or Surgical Tech experience preferred.
• Licenses: CST, CCST or OR Tech certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards for sterilization and assembly of surgical instruments.
• Perform sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies.
• Lead day-to-day workflow and monitor staff performance.
• Serve as liaison between customers, clinical staff and hospital departments.

Skills

Central Service Processing

Sterile Processing

Surgical Tech

Quality Assurance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilization Equipment

OR Instrument Assembly

Inventory Control Systems

Job description

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities

Maintains recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilizing surgical instruments in an accurate and timely manner. Performs sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment. Leads the day-to-day operational work flow. Responsibilities include staffing, monitoring staff performance, providing staff education, inventory control, management of sterile processing information database, and implementing and directing Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement initiatives for the department. Acts as a liaison between customers, technical staff, medical staff, and other departments within the hospital.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Work Experience

• 1 year of Central Service Processing, Operating Room Procedural Support Technician or Surgical Tech Experience Required
• 2 years of Central Service Processing, Operating Room Procedural Support Tech or Surgical Tech experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CCST – Certified Central Service Technician Central Service Processing Technician Certification Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Operating Room Technician Upon Hire Required or
• CST – Certified Surgical Technologist Surgical Tech Certification Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital