Central Sterile Technician II

Atlanta, GA | Full-time

Why This Role Matters

Every successful surgery begins long before the first incision. As a Central Sterile Technician II at Grady Health System, you're the guardian of patient safety—ensuring every instrument, every device, and every piece of equipment meets flawless standards of sterility. Your precision and expertise directly impact patient outcomes and save lives.

This isn't just a job processing instruments. It's a career where your attention to detail makes headlines for all the right reasons, where your commitment to excellence protects patients, and where your leadership helps shape the next generation of sterile processing professionals.

Your Impact

• Master the Science: Execute decontamination, preparation, assembly, sterilization, and distribution following gold-standard protocols (HSPA, CBSPD, AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission)
• Lead by Example: Serve as a preceptor and go-to resource for team members, elevating department expertise
• Drive Innovation: Champion process improvements and quality initiatives that enhance efficiency, safety, and patient outcomes
• Ensure Perfection: Meticulously organize surgical trays, manage inventory, and maintain rigorous documentation
• Safeguard Safety: Handle biohazardous materials and sharp instruments according to strict hospital protocols

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One of the following:
  • Certificate of completion from an Accredited Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology Program, OR
  • 2 years of work-related experience in sterile processing (in lieu of certificate program)

Certification Requirement:

• If not currently certified, you must obtain certification in Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD) from HSPA (formerly known as IAHCSMM) or CBSPD within 6 months of hire
• If already certified, you must hold one of the following:
  • Certified Sterile Processing Technician, OR
  • Certified Operating Room Technician

Your Skills:

• Expert knowledge of sterilization procedures, equipment, and surgical instrumentation
• Skilled in operating autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilization monitoring systems
• Exceptional attention to detail—you catch what others miss
• Natural mentor who builds strong collaborative relationships
• Comfortable with technology and basic computer systems
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining accuracy

Why Grady?

• Mission-Driven Culture: Serve Atlanta's diverse community with 130+ years of healthcare excellence
• Career Growth: Clear advancement pathways and ongoing professional development
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, health coverage, retirement, tuition assistance
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO
• State-of-the-Art Facility: Modern equipment and cutting-edge sterilization technology

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Join a team where your expertise protects patients and your leadership shapes the future of sterile processing.

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Grady Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer