Evening Sterile Processing Technician - Instrument Safety

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Clearly defined career ladder

Supportive, collaborative team culture

Job summary

UPMC Children’s Hospital’s Sterile Processing Department is hiring for an evening shift role. This position trains to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize, store, and distribute reusable surgical instruments across our hospital network.

You will work in a team-focused environment that upholds integrity and safety, with a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 and a defined career ladder. Evening shifts include every other weekend and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments manually and mechanically
• Assemble surgical trays and set up case carts per procedure requirements
• Monitor and document sterilizer parameters; troubleshoot equipment
• Maintain inventory and ensure proper storage and distribution
• Follow infection control, safety, and sterile processing protocols
• Communicate effectively with team members and other departments
• Participate in performance improvement and educational programs
• Demonstrate accountability, time management, and healthy work habits
• Build positive relationships and mentor others
• Uphold UPMC’s Core Values: responsibility, sensitivity, accuracy, timeliness, coordination, and thoroughness

Job description

UPMC Children’s Hospital’s Sterile Processing Department is hiring for an evening shift role. This position trains to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize, store, and distribute reusable surgical instruments across our hospital network.

You will work in a team-focused environment that upholds integrity and safety, with a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 and a defined career ladder. Evening shifts include every other weekend and holidays.