Job Description

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Pulaski

Job Title: Central Sterile Technician (CST) Non-Certified

Job Type: PRN | Variable Schedule

Your experience matters

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier®. We know that behind every successful surgery is a dedicated team working behind the scenes to ensure patient safety and exceptional outcomes. As a Central Sterile Technician, 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. If you're detail-oriented, take pride in your work, and enjoy being an essential part of patient care, we'd love to meet you.

How you'll contribute

A Central Sterile Technicianwho excels in this role:

• 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.
• Always follows infection prevention guidelines and safety standards.
• Participates in department education, competency validation, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why join us?

We believe investing in our people is the first step to providing exceptional patient care. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

• 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.

What we're looking for

• Education 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.

More 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.

More About Our Team

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. If you're someone who enjoys meaningful work and wants to make a difference behind the scenes, you'll feel right at home with us.

EEOC Statement

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.