Central Sterile Technician, Certified

Job Title:Certified Central Sterile Technician

Job Type: PRN/Per Diem

Your experience matters

Highpoint Health Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas formerlySumner Regional Medical Center is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Central Sterile Technician joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Essential Functions

• Collects decontaminates stores and distributes all resusable supplies and patient care equipment in the hospital
• Provides inspection decontamination assembly and sterilization of instruments and other patient care equipment in accordance with processing guidelines AAMI AORN TJC and OSHA requirements
• Operates departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with emphasis on safety
• Provides quality customer service to all departments with a focus on patient needs
• Processes and documents all sterile supplies and equipment daily using chemical biological and mechanical indicators to verify sterility in accordance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policy
• Monitors and performs antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing according to manufacturer instructions and documentation daily

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have one of the following:
  • Certified/Registered Central Service Technician by International Association or Healthcare Central Service Material Management
  • Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician by Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Inc
  • Employed as a central service technician in a healthcare institution before January 1 2027 or obtains a Certified/Registered Central Service Technician by International Association or Healthcare Central Service Material Management or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician by Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution no later than two (2) years after the persons date of hire

More aboutHighpoint Health Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas

Highpoint Health Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas formerlySumner Regional Medical Center is a 167 bed Level III Trauma Center who has been providing quality health care to Gallatin Hendersonville and the surrounding areas for 65 years. Since opening in 1959 as Sumner County Memorial Hospital Highpoint Health Sumner has grown from a facility with just 50 employees and seven physicians to a comprehensive health care leader in the community with more than 1000 employees and 300 physicians.

Highpoint Health Sumner is fully accredited byThe Joint Commissionand is governed by a local board of trustees. The hospital is also one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner County.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomasis an Equal Opportunity Health Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.