Certified Central Sterile Tech FT Days

• Join Livingston Regional Hospital, a 114-bed, community hospital certified for sepsis care by the Joint Commission and accredited for chest pain by the American College of Cardiology.
• As part of the ScionHealth network, Livingston Regional proudly delivers quality care covering all aspects of healthcare, from 24-hour emergency services to inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative, a Level I neonatal nursery, a 16-bed gero-psych unit, and many other specialty services.
• Livingston serves a five-county area in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky.
• Grow your career where your work touches your neighbors.
• Job Summary Performs decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments and patient care equipment.
• Ensures sterile processing standards are consistently met in compliance with regulatory and manufacturer guidelines.
• Provides mentorship to new or uncertified staff.
• Essential Functions Independently perform all aspects of sterile processing.
• Maintain high standards for quality assurance and sterility validation.
• Assist with department audits and documentation review.
• Train and support onboarding of new staff and students.
• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives.
• Maintain records of biological and chemical indicators.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and infection control standards.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Comprehensive understanding of sterile processing standards (AAMI, AORN, TJC).
• Proficient in the use of tracking systems and sterilization equipment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and procedural concerns.

Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of accredited central sterile processing program preferred. Licenses/Certifications Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CBSPD) required. Experience 1-2 years of experience in sterile processing or surgical services preferred.