Central Sterile Technician, Noncertified

Jackson Purchase Medical Center

Your experience matters

Located in the scenic westernmost region of Kentucky, Jackson Purchase Medical Center offers a welcoming blend of small-town charm, natural beauty, and meaningful professional opportunity. Known for its close‑knit communities and affordable cost of living, the region provides an excellent quality of life for individuals and families alike.

More about our team

At the center of the region’s healthcare services is Jackson Purchase Medical Center (JPMC) in Mayfield. Licensed as a 107‑bed acute care hospital, JPMC provides a comprehensive range of services, including emergency care, surgical services, intensive care, cardiology, women’s services, and diagnostic imaging. The hospital serves as a vital healthcare resource for the surrounding communities, offering advanced care while maintaining a personal, community focused approach.

Our dedicated team is committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate care close to home, guided by our mission of making communities healthier®. Team members at JPMC have the opportunity to make a visible impact, build strong professional relationships, and grow their careers in a supportive and collaborative environment.

How you'll contribute

A Central Sterile Technician (Non-Certified) who excels in this role:

• Decontaminate, clean, and disinfect surgical instruments and medical equipment according to established infection control protocols

• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and damage, ensuring all equipment meets safety and quality standards

• Assemble, wrap, and package instrument trays and supplies for sterilization

• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment, such as autoclaves, ensuring proper parameters and documentation are maintained

• Label, track, and distribute sterile supplies and equipment to appropriate departments in a timely manner

• Maintain accurate records of sterilization processes, biological testing, and inventory levels

• Store sterile instruments and supplies properly to preserve sterility and organization within the department

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Free Parking

What we're looking for

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) preferred

• Completion of at least 400 clinical hours in a hospital-based setting required (online-only certification programs are not accepted)

• Current BLS certification required within 30 days of hire

Skills & Abilities:

• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Knowledge of sterile processing, infection control practices, and instrumentation handling
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in decontamination, sterilization, and tray assembly
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to support collaboration with clinical departments

More about Jackson Purchase Medical Center
Jackson Purchase Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

“Jackson Purchase Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.