Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Company: Ascension
Location: Nashville
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Details Department: Sterile Processing Schedule: Full time,
Monday - Friday, 4pm to 1 2:30am Hospital: Ascension, Saint Thomas
Midtown Location: Nashville, TN Benefits Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement
benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term
disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave &
adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your
community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position.
Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to,
experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the
time of the offer. Responsibilities Inspect, assemble and evaluate
all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality,
determine need for repair/replacement, validate completeness of
set, and facilitate effective sterilization. Operate sterilization
equipment and inspect instruments, equipment, and containers to
ensure cleanliness and proper functioning. Perform decontamination
of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment
according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established
count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems. Maintain proper
levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts. Perform
regular quality assurance program audits of peers. Contribute to
Mission effectiveness by promoting the spirit embodied with the
Mission Statement: A. Service to the poor - Support the cause of
those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life. B.
Reverence - Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of
life. C. Integrity - Inspiring trust through personal leadership.
D. Wisdom - Integrating excellence and stewardship. E. Creativity -
Courageous Innovation. F. Dedication - Affirming hope and joy in
our ministry. Demonstrate knowledge of microbiological control and
documentation. All other duties as assigned. Demonstrate knowledge
of sterilization systems used in accordance with established
Infection Control protocols and AAMI standards. Inspect
instruments, equipment & containers to assure cleanliness and
proper function. Requirements Licensure / Certification /
Registration: One or more of the following Required: Central
Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from
the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained prior to
hire date or job transfer date. Central Service Tech specializing
in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for
Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained prior to hire
date or job transfer date. Education: High School diploma
equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific
experience required. Note: Required professional
licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or
experience, if applicable. Why Join Our Team Ascension Saint Thomas
is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of
providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non
profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system
offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a
network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices,
clinics and specialty facilities. Ascension is a leading
non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands
of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across
hospitals, clinics and senior living communities. Our Mission,
Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every
associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive
impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs;
they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the
people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension
provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation,
breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability,
genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined
by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or
characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and
local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights
(English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. As a
military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career
flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being
of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our
associates are empowered to apply their military experience and
unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Pay
Non-Discrimination Notice Please note that Ascension will make an
offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a
position using our official application. Be on alert for possible
fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money
or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement This
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