Central Processing Technician / SEIU - D / Daylight (Casual) I Allegheny General Hospital

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare network is seeking a part-time Central Processing Technician for their facility in Pittsburgh. The technician will be responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments to ensure a safe healthcare environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably some experience in sterile processing. This entry-level position offers an opportunity to work in a critical healthcare role within a supportive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months.
• Experience in sterile processing preferred.
• A Surgical Technologist with CST or TSC license meets this requirement.
• Sterile processing experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize surgical instruments.
• Monitor sterilization cycles and ensure compliance.
• Maintain clean and organized work environment.
• Inspect cleaned instruments for cleanliness, function, and damage.
• Assemble instrument sets per count sheets and tray lists.
• Wrap or package instruments for sterilization.
• Monitor sterilization cycles and interpret printouts to verify parameters.
• Operate and maintain automated washing and decontamination equipment.
• Load and operate sterilization equipment and maintain records.
• Deliver sterile items to requesting departments in a timely manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of sterilization procedures

Proper use of PPE

High School diploma

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CRCST or CSPDT certification

Certification of Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

Central Processing Technician / SEIU - D / Daylight (Casual) I Allegheny General Hospital

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GENERAL OVERVIEW

This role is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment. The position ensures that surgical instrumentation and equipment is properly processed and available for use in procedural and patient care areas, adhering to established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. The technician works under direct supervision, learning and applying the principles of sterile processing to maintain a safe and effective healthcare environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Follows all safety and infection control policies, procedures, and protocols and uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. (15%)
• Receives and sorts contaminated instruments and equipment from various departments. (10%)
• Disassembles instruments and cleans them using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment. (10%)
• Inspects cleaned instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and damage. (10%)
• Assembles instrument sets according to established count sheets and tray lists. (10%)
• Wraps or packages instruments and sets for sterilization. (10%)
• Monitors sterilization cycles and interprets printouts to ensure proper sterilization parameters were met. (10%)
• Operates and maintains automated washing and decontamination equipment. (5%)
• Loads and operates appropriate sterilization equipment. (5%)
• Documents sterilization cycles and maintains accurate records. (5%)
• Delivers sterile items to requesting departments in a timely manner. (5%)
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested. (0%)

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• For Central Processing Technicians hired after 12/29/2020, pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months of hire; maintain Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification.
• A Surgical Technologist holding an active Certification of Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery Certified (TSC) meets this license requirement.

Preferred

• Sterile processing or six months experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care