Central Sterile Technician - Non-certified

Central Sterile Supply Technician

Schedule: 11a 7:30p

Job Location: Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Your experience matters

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and meaningful impact across our hospitals and communities. As a Central Sterile Supply Technician joining our team, you will support safe, high-quality patient care by ensuring reusable medical instruments, supplies, and equipment are properly processed and available when needed.

More about our team

The Central Sterile Supply team supports departments throughout the hospital by collecting, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing reusable supplies and patient-care equipment. The team works closely with clinical departments to ensure instruments and equipment are processed safely and efficiently according to established guidelines.

How you'll contribute

A Central Sterile Supply Technician who excels in this role:

• Collects, decontaminates, stores, and distributes reusable supplies and patient-care equipment throughout the hospital.
• Inspects, decontaminates, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and other patient-care equipment in accordance with established processing guidelines and applicable AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA requirements.
• Operates departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions, with an emphasis on safety.
• Provides responsive customer service to hospital departments while maintaining a strong focus on patient needs.
• Processes and documents sterile supplies and equipment using chemical, biological, and mechanical indicators to verify sterility.
• Follows manufacturer instructions and hospital policies when processing and documenting sterile supplies and equipment.
• Monitors and tests antimicrobial and disinfection solutions according to manufacturer instructions.
• Completes required daily documentation related to antimicrobial and disinfection solution testing.
• Maintains an organized and efficient work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

We are looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Central Sterile Supply Technician who can work independently, make sound decisions, and maintain established safety and sterilization standards.

Qualifications and requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• No professional license required.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to follow equipment manufacturer instructions, hospital policies, and applicable processing requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step toward providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position may also offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees.
• Financial Protection and Paid Time Off: Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid family leave; and paid time off.
• Financial and Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Director of Surgery Services

FLSA classification: Non-exempt

EEOC Statement

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.