Sterile Supply Technician Jobs in Franklin, TN

A Sterile Supply Technician, also known as a Central Processing Technician or Sterile Processing Technician, plays a crucial role in the medical technology industry by ensuring that all surgical tools and supplies are sterilized and ready for use. These professionals are responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. They also examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair. Their goal is to prevent infections and ensure patient safety by properly decontaminating, sterilizing, storing, and distributing surgical instruments and devices.

Important skills for a Sterile Supply Technician include meticulous attention to detail, understanding of sterilization techniques, and the ability to follow strict protocols and regulations. They should also have good manual dexterity, physical stamina, and the ability to work well in a team. Required certifications typically include the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification or the Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification. Before becoming a Sterile Supply Technician, a person may have job roles such as a Medical Equipment Preparer, Operating Room Assistant, or Medical Assistant.

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Certified Sterile Processing Technician

  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 27 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 27 days ago

Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols....

Sterile Processing - Sterile Processing Technician

  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Location: Centennial Medical Center TN - 2300 Patterson Street Nashville, TN 37203 ID: 909028 Job Board: EV IND_2 **ReqID:** 909028 **Category:** Sterile Processing **Specialty:** Sterile Processing...

Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 4 days ago

Information such as "I was a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)" is insufficient to determine your qualifications....

Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 5 days ago

Information such as "I was a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)" is insufficient to determine your qualifications....

Sterile Processing Technician

  • Smyrna, TN (24 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Smyrna, TN (24 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary and Qualifications The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for proper decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization and storage of instrumentation for surgery and outside departments...

Sterile Processing Supervisor - Vanderbilt University Hospital - $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 15 days ago

Possess a strong knowledge base of regulations and standards that govern sterile processing functions and operations....

Certified Sterile Processing Technician Lead

  • Smyrna, TN (24 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Smyrna, TN (24 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 18 days ago

Description Do you have the career opportunities as a Certified Sterile Processing Technician Lead you want with your current employer?...

Certified Sterile Processing Tech

  • Franklin, TN
  • 18 days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 18 days ago

Jump-start your career as a Sterile Processing Tech (Certified) today with TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center....

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

  • Smyrna, TN (24 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Smyrna, TN (24 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 18 days ago

Description Do you have the career opportunities as a Certified Sterile Processing Technician you want with your current employer?...

Sterile Processing Technician 2 (1st shift)- $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 18 days ago

Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Certified Sterile Processing Technician - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc Work Experience: Relevant Work...

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

  • Franklin, TN
  • 19 days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 19 days ago

You are responsible for meticulously cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and storing all reusable surgical instruments....

Sterile Processing Tech 1- 2nd shift - $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 21 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 21 days ago

Receives, cleans and decontaminates supplies and equipment with departmental policies. Performs, documents and monitors all quality control tools....

Central Sterile Technician

  • Brentwood, TN (14 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 29 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN (14 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 29 days ago

Job Summary and Qualifications As the Certified Instrument/Sterile Processing Tech, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, will contribute to the company's mission and vision by assisting with the...

Sterile Processing Supervisor-The Vanderbilt Clinic

  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 90+ days ago

Possess a strong knowledge base of regulations and standards that govern sterile processing functions and operations....

Sterile Processing Tech (Endoscopy)-$10,000 Sign on Bonus

  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 90+ days ago

Possess a strong knowledge base of regulations and standards that govern sterile processing functions and operations....

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Salary for Sterile Supply Technician Jobs in Franklin, TN

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Highest Education Level

Sterile Supply Technicians in Franklin, TN offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
27.9%
Associate's Degree
22.1%
Bachelor's Degree
21.8%
High School or GED
20.2%
Master's Degree
4.1%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sterile Supply Technicians in Franklin, TN
1-2 years
39.2%
None
24.9%
Less than 1 year
18.2%
4-6 years
14.6%
2-4 years
3.0%


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