About The Position

The Central Processing Technician decontaminates, cleans, packages, and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and other supplies used in the hospital, and maintains appropriate documentation. The role supports patient safety by following infection control standards and established practices and policies. It is part of Vanderbilt Health’s Central Sterile organization at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. The position works Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with rotating call for weekends and holidays. The role requires one year of relevant work experience, a high school diploma or GED, and one of the listed sterile-processing certifications.

Requirements

  • One year of relevant work experience.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician certification from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, or Certified Sterile Processing Technician certification from The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc.

Responsibilities

  • Decontaminates and cleans instruments for the operating room.
  • Assembles instrument sets for procedures.
  • Sterilizes instruments.
  • Follows practices and policies that support patient safety and infection control standards.
  • Maintains appropriate documentation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
  • $5,000 sign-on bonus.
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