**Details** + **Location:** Nashville, TN + **Facility** Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown + **Department/Specialty:** Central Sterile + **Schedule:** Full Time Days, 5 x 8 **Benefits** + **Comprehensive health coverage:** medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options + **Financial security & retirement:** employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance + **Time to recharge:** pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays + **Career growth:** Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning + **Emotional well-being:** Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources + **Family support:** parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits + **Other benefits:** optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more _Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process._ **Responsibilities** Inspect, assemble and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality, determine need for repair/replacement, validate completeness of set, and facilitate effective sterilization. + Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning. + Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols. + Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems. + Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts. + Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers. + Contribute to Mission effectiveness by promoting the spirit embodied with the Mission Statement: + A. Service to the poor - Support the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life. + B. Reverence - Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life. + C. Integrity - Inspiring trust through personal leadership. + D. Wisdom - Integrating excellence and stewardship. + E. Creativity - Courageous Innovation. + F. Dedication - Affirming hope and joy in our ministry. + Demonstrate knowledge of microbiological control and documentation. All other duties as assigned. + Demonstrate knowledge of sterilization systems used in accordance with established Infection Control protocols and AAMI standards. + Inspect instruments, equipment & containers to assure cleanliness and proper function. **Requirements** Licensure / Certification / Registration: + One or more of the following Required: + Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare SterileProcessing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. + Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education: + High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. + Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. **Why Join Our Team** Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. 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