Sterile Processing Associate — Evening/Night Shifts

UPMC Mercy Health Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scrubs and shoes provided

Career ladder program for advancement

Work that matters — supports life‑sav/

Job summary

UPMC Mercy is hiring a Full-Time Sterile Processing Associate for evening (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM) and night (10:30 PM – 7:00 AM) shifts. You will clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments, supporting OR upgrades and relocation projects across the hospital.

This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, with scrubs and shoes provided, a career ladder program for advancement, and opportunities to contribute to life-saving patient care.

Qualifications

• Prior healthcare experience is required.
• Solid attendance and professionalism are expected.
• Certification is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and sterilize instruments using manual and mechanical methods.
• Assemble surgical trays and case carts per established protocols.
• Monitor and document sterilization parameters.
• Maintain and troubleshoot sterilization equipment.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively.
• Participate in performance improvement and ongoing education.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Attendance

Professionalism

Certification preferred

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

UPMC Mercy is hiring a Full-Time Sterile Processing Associate for evening (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM) and night (10:30 PM – 7:00 AM) shifts. You will clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments, supporting OR upgrades and relocation projects across the hospital.

This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, with scrubs and shoes provided, a career ladder program for advancement, and opportunities to contribute to life-saving patient care.