Central Sterile Tech - Main OR, Nights
Athens, GA, 30604, USA
- Healthcare
- sterilization
- surgical instruments
- medical supplies
The Central Sterile Tech is responsible for sterilizing, assembling, inspecting, and storing surgical instruments and medical supplies to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety. They work closely with perioperative nursing staff to ensure timely availability of sterile instrument sets and equipment for surgical procedures. The role requires adherence to workflow protocols and excellent customer service to support the surgical team effectively.
Overview: 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, equipment and case carts in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in maintaining consistent and continuous work flow, providing superior customer service. 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, equipment and case carts in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in maintaining consistent and continuous work flow, providing superior customer service. Qualifications: Education
- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required and
- Graduate of a Central Sterile Tech Required or
- In Lieu of CST Certificate, 3 years of Central Sterile experience Required
- 3 years of Central Sterile experience Required or
- No experience required if incumbent has a Central Sterile Tech certification Required
- None Required
- CCST - Certified Central Service Technician Preferred or
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Preferred




