Certified Central Sterile Technician, PRN

Certified Central Surgical Technician

Schedule: PRN | day shifts

Job Type: In-person

Job Location: Wytheville, VA

Your experience matters.

Wythe County Community Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about Wythe County Community Hospital

WCCH is a 100-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Wythe County community for over 53 years. We are proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, Leapfrog Safety Grade A, and a National Quality Leader by LifePoint Health.

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 — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — as well as tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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.

Position Summary:

The Certified Surgical Technician will facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures. The CCST Provides inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and other patient care equipment in accordance with processing guidelines, AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA requirements.

• Operates departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with emphasis on safety.
• Provides customer service to all departments with a focus on the patient's needs.
• Processes and documents all sterile supplies and equipment daily using chemical, biological, and mechanical indicators to verify sterility in accordance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policy.
• Monitors and performs antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing according to manufacturer instructions and documentation daily.

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies consistent with the type of surgery being performed.

• Ensures good working order of equipment and availability of sterile instruments.

• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients.

• Passes instruments to the physician during surgery.

• Continually accounts for the number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.

• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.

• Sets up and monitors the sterile field.

• Assists the team with cleaning of rooms to maintain 20-minute or less turnover times.

• Returns sterile supplies to proper storage areas and restocks rooms.

• Transports patients to and from the operating room to the PACU or patient room.

• Uses proper hand washing techniques to remove bacteria from skin and prepare for surgery

Minimum Education:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; however, three years of directly related experience may be substituted.

Required Skills:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire

• Active license from the Board of Medicine or Health Professions in Virginia, or be qualified to be grandfathered into the regulations by the Board of Medicine.

Minimum Work Experience:

• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) strongly preferred.

• Previous operating room experience or central sterile processing experience preferred.

EEOC Statement

Wythe County Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WCCH is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

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.