Central Sterile Technician

Central Sterile Technician (Full-Time, 2nd & 3rd Shift)

Location: Bronson Methodist Hospital – Kalamazoo, MI
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $20,000 (based on experience and shift)

Join Our Sterilization & Reprocessing Team!

Are you ready to grow your career in a supportive, patient-focused environment? Bronson Methodist Hospital is seeking Central Sterile Technicians (C.S. Techs) who are passionate about quality, safety, and teamwork.

At Bronson, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that surgical and medical equipment is properly decontaminated, assembled, and sterilized—helping provide safe, exceptional care to our patients every day.

Why Choose Bronson?

We’re proud to offer competitive pay, professional growth, and outstanding benefits:

Day 1 health benefits – no waiting period

Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement

Generous PTO to support work-life balance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education

Comprehensive wellness benefits

Sign-on bonuses up to $20,000 based on experience

Sign-On Bonus Structure

Up to $3,000 for C.S. Techs with less than one year of experience

Up to $20,000 for experienced C.S. Techs

Bonus amounts may vary based on experience, shift, and approved hours.

Position Summary

As a Central Sterile Technician, you’ll be responsible for all aspects of:

Decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments

Managing surgical case carts and ensuring all needed disposables are prepared

Following infection control and sterilization standards to support safe patient care

Collaborating with the surgical and nursing teams to maintain an efficient workflow

You’ll gain hands-on experience with a variety of sterilization methods, instrument tracking systems, and surgical equipment—all while contributing to Bronson’s mission of delivering exceptional healthcare with compassion and integrity.

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or GED

Successful completion of orientation and department competencies within 90 days of hire

Ability to read, interpret, and follow written procedures, schedules, and IFUs

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Basic computer proficiency and comfort with instrument-tracking programs

Manual dexterity, color differentiation, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred:

Completion of a Central Services Technology Program

Six months of experience in a Sterile Processing/Central Services environment

Working knowledge of surgical instrumentation, aseptic technique, microbiology, and infection control

Core Competencies

Demonstrated ability to handle and process contaminated medical instrumentation

Skilled in inspection, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments

Strong organizational and time-management abilities

Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment

Excellent customer service and teamwork skills

Adherence to hospital, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards

Shift:

Variable (2nd and 3rd shifts available)

Love Where You Work.
Join Team Bronson—where positivity drives us to go above and beyond for our patients, our colleagues, and our community.