Central Sterile Technician, Noncertified
About the Role
As a Central Sterile Technician at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski, you'll play a vital role in supporting our surgical services by ensuring instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, assembled, and ready when needed. This is a PRN position with a variable schedule.
Responsibilities
- Decontaminates, cleans, inspects, assembles, sterilizes, and distributes surgical instruments and medical equipment.
- Operates sterilization equipment and monitors sterilization processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintains accurate sterilization and inventory records.
- Inspects instruments for functionality and identifies items requiring repair or replacement.
- Organizes and prepares instrument trays according to department standards.
- Maintains adequate inventory levels of sterile supplies and surgical instruments.
- Assists surgical services staff by ensuring instruments and equipment are available when needed.
- Follows infection prevention guidelines and safety standards.
- Participates in department education, competency validation, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous Central Sterile Processing or Surgical Services experience preferred.
- Knowledge of sterilization standards, infection prevention practices, and surgical instrumentation preferred.
Benefits
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health support, and employee discount programs.
- Professional Development: Growth opportunities, continuing education, and career advancement pathways within Lifepoint Health.
- Meaningful Work: Make a direct impact on patient care by supporting safe and successful surgical procedures.
About Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski is committed to providing high-quality healthcare close to home. Our dedicated team works together to deliver compassionate care while creating a positive environment for patients, families, and employees. As part of Lifepoint Health, we are focused on strengthening our communities through exceptional healthcare and outstanding service.
Our Central Sterile Processing team is the quiet force behind every successful procedure at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski. While patients may never see the work we do, they benefit from it every day. We take pride in ensuring every instrument is cleaned, sterilized, and ready when needed, helping support safe, high-quality care. Here, you'll find a welcoming team that values collaboration, attention to detail, and professional growth.