Senior Sterile Processing Tech - Mentor & Instrument Expert

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health, based in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Senior Sterile Processing Technician to oversee decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments. The role emphasizes mentoring staff, training new hires, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and safety standards.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, assembling complex instrument sets, and maintaining accurate sterilization documentation to support timely delivery to departments.

Qualifications

• CRCST or CSPDT certification required at hire.
• 2 years of sterile processing experience.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery Certified (TSC) meets license requirement.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train sterile processing staff.
• Disassemble, clean, and inspect instruments.
• Operate and troubleshoot washing/decontamination equipment.
• Assemble instrument sets and wrap for sterilization.
• Monitor sterilization cycles and document results.
• Deliver sterile items to requesting departments and maintain records.

Skills

Mentor/training

Equipment troubleshooting

Sterile processing knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

CRCST or CSPDT certification

Tools

Automated washing & decontamination equipment

Job description

Highmark Health, based in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Senior Sterile Processing Technician to oversee decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments. The role emphasizes mentoring staff, training new hires, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and safety standards.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, assembling complex instrument sets, and maintaining accurate sterilization documentation to support timely delivery to departments.