Central Sterile Supply Technician
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Sterile processing technicians employed in Tennessee earn a median of $22.59 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Job Summary
Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, sterilizes, stores, and distributes supplies, instruments, and equipment dispensed by the department following infection control guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Manages decontamination, sterilization, distribution and storage of supplies, instruments and equipment.
- Participates in Performance Improvement.
- Demonstrates Fiscal management.
- Maintains proper environment of care.
- Participates in ongoing education.
- Completes all assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
- Successfully passed a nationally accredited central service exam for central service technicians and maintains a certified registered central service technical credential administered by the International Association of healthcare Central Service Material Management or the Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution; OR was employed as a central service technician before January 5, 2021; OR obtains certification as listed above not later than 2 years after the date of hire. Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
- 10 Hours of continuing education annually
Preferred/Desired
- Certified central service technician
Special Skills
Minimum Required
- Computer literacy. Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
From Baptist Memorial Health Care's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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