Sterile Instrument Technician: Set Assembly & Sterilization

Piedmont Healthcare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Georgia is seeking a dedicated Central Service Technician/Surgical Tech to maintain sterile instrument sets, decontaminate, assemble, and store medical supplies in a timely, accurate manner.

You will collaborate with Perioperative staff, support continuous workflow, and ensure compliance with standards. Certification as CST/CCST may be required upon hire; prior central service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Central Services Processing or Surgical Tech program required.
• In lieu of certification prior experience as Central Service or Surgical Tech required.

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.
• Collaborates with the Perioperative Nursing staff to provide sterile instrument sets and equipment in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assists in maintaining consistent and continuous work flow, providing superior customer service.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Graduate of Central Services Processing or Surgical Tech program

In lieu of certification prior experience as Central Service or Surgical Tech

Job description

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Georgia is seeking a dedicated Central Service Technician/Surgical Tech to maintain sterile instrument sets, decontaminate, assemble, and store medical supplies in a timely, accurate manner.

You will collaborate with Perioperative staff, support continuous workflow, and ensure compliance with standards. Certification as CST/CCST may be required upon hire; prior central service experience is preferred.