Central Processing Technician - Central Processing - Casual

IRMC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

IRMC in Indiana, PA is seeking a central processing technician to decontaminate and prepare instruments for sterilization. You will perform high-level disinfection, run test strips, document results, and wrap/pack instruments for storage or delivery.

You will also transfer processed items to Storeroom, replenish equipment on nursing units, refurbish specialty carts, and maintain current knowledge of sterilization processes. Day and evening shifts available.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal communication with OR staff and healthcare team.
• Must perform with precision and accuracy in all areas.

Responsibilities

• Receive and decontaminate items for processing.
• Perform high-level disinfection of non-sterilized items.
• Run machine test strips for instrument validation and document results.
• Wrap, peel-pack and store instrumentation for sterilization.
• Deliver processed items to Storeroom/Outreach and nursing units.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Category: Technical Services

Requisition Number: CENTR002945

• Posted : October 30, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Indiana, PA 15701, USA

Description

Job Summary

Receive and decontaminate all items requiring processing, including but not limited to OR instrumentation/Case Carts, small equipment and facility and departmental needs.
High Level Disinfection of non-sterilized items for use.
Run machine test strips for instruments on cart wash and ultrasonic washers to show proper function of machine. Document results.
Wrap, peel pack and place in rigid containers all instrumentation for sterilization.
Sterilization of all peel packaging, rigid and wrapped instrumentation for use.
Empty all autoclave (instrumentation) racks of processed instrumentation for designated storage.
Sign off on indicator check sheet every A.M. to assure sterilization /HLD of all items before delivery.
After sterilization, deliver processed items to appropriate areas (Storeroom/Outreach, floors).
Collect dirty instrumentation/small equipment on nursing units for processing and return to unit.
In addition – the central processing technician is responsible for replenishing medical equipment required on nursing units and refurbishing specialty carts. CPT must maintain current knowledge in the sterilization process.

Job Specification

• High School Diploma
• Minimum Experience Required
  • 1 year hospital experience, Central Processing experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification Required
  • National certification – Certification must be obtained within first year of employment.

Skills

• Must possess interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with O.R. staff and other members of the healthcare team.
• Work in all areas must be performed with precision and accuracy.

Shifts: Days and Evening

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