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Who We Are At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member. Our Legacy Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care.
With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‑driven team making a difference every day. Our Values Our core values— Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE) —guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.
Your Career With Us Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact. Excellence. Every person.
Every time. A central sterile technician (also called a sterile processing or central service technician) decontaminates, inspects, assembles, sterilizes, and distributes medical and surgical instruments in healthcare facilities without direct patient contact. Core
Decontamination: Cleans and disinfects used surgical tools manually or via mechanical washer-disinfectors. Inspection & Assembly: Checks instruments for damage or wear, then groups and counts them into specific tray sets. Sterilization: Operates steam autoclaves or low-temperature gas plasma sterilizers.
Storage & Distribution: Packages sterilized sets, logs data for tracking, and prepares case carts for operating rooms.
High school graduate or equivalent required Certification by an accredited Sterile Processing Entity.
At least one year experience in a hospital or surgery center setting preferred. Full-Time Benefits 403(b) Matching (Retirement) Dental insurance Employee assistance program (EAP) Employee wellness program Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts ICHRA for health insurance Paid Annual Leave (Time off) Vision insurance
About the role
A central sterile technician (also called a sterile processing or central service technician) decontaminates, inspects, assembles, sterilizes, and distributes medical and surgical instruments in healthcare facilities without direct patient contact.