Senior Sterile Processing Technician & Mentor

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Senior Sterile Processing Technician to lead sterile processing activities, mentor staff, and ensure instrument decontamination, cleaning, assembly, and sterilization meet safety standards.

The role requires CRCST or CSPDT certification and at least 2 years of experience in sterile processing, with strong focus on equipment operation, cycle monitoring, and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School/GED is required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification at hire, unless exempt.
• 2 years of experience with sterile processing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for other sterile processing technicians, providing guidance and support.
• Assist with training of new employees.
• Independently disassembles instruments and cleans them using appropriate agents and equipment.
• Operates and maintains automated washing and decontamination equipment; troubleshoots issues as needed.
• Inspects cleaned instruments for cleanliness, function, and damage.
• Receives and sorts contaminated instruments from various departments.
• Assembles complex instrument sets according to count sheets and tray lists.
• Packages instruments and sets for sterilization.
• Loads and operates sterilization equipment; troubleshoots issues as needed.
• Monitors sterilization cycles and interprets printouts to ensure proper parameters.
• Documents sterilization cycles and maintains records.
• Delivers sterile items to requesting departments; prioritizes urgent requests.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Follows safety, infection control policies, and PPE usage.
• Assists in training new employees on procedures and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing

Mentoring

Troubleshooting equipment

Training staff

Education

High School/GED

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Surgical Technologist CST/TSC

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Senior Sterile Processing Technician to lead sterile processing activities, mentor staff, and ensure instrument decontamination, cleaning, assembly, and sterilization meet safety standards.

The role requires CRCST or CSPDT certification and at least 2 years of experience in sterile processing, with strong focus on equipment operation, cycle monitoring, and documentation.