Sterile Processing Specialist - Instrument Sets & Sterilization

Piedmont Healthcare; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to support sterile instrument processing and workflow in a busy surgical setting in Smyrna, GA. You will prepare instrument sets, sterilize equipment, and coordinate with perioperative teams to ensure timely readiness for cases.

Required or preferred credentials include a GED, CST certification, or CST-equivalent experience, with emphasis on accuracy, infection control, and teamwork within a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in sterile instrument processing and hospital supply handling.
• Ability to maintain infection control and sterilization standards.
• Strong teamwork and communication with perioperative staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintains standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilizing surgical instruments.
• Performs sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment.
• Collaborates with Perioperative Nursing staff to provide sterile instrument sets and case carts.
• Assists in maintaining continuous workflow and provides customer service.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Central Sterile Technician Certification (CST)

Central Sterile Tech program

GED

Job description

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to support sterile instrument processing and workflow in a busy surgical setting in Smyrna, GA. You will prepare instrument sets, sterilize equipment, and coordinate with perioperative teams to ensure timely readiness for cases.

Required or preferred credentials include a GED, CST certification, or CST-equivalent experience, with emphasis on accuracy, infection control, and teamwork within a hospital environment.