Sterile Processing Specialist

highmarkhealth; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments. You will ensure instruments meet policy standards and safety protocols in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include sorting contaminated items, assembling sets, monitoring sterilization cycles, documenting results, and assisting in training new staff while upholding HIPAA and infection control guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required at hire (does not apply to prior Sterile Processing Technicians employed before 12/29/2020).
• Surgical Technologist with CST or TSC meets license requirement.
• 1 year of experience with sterile processing.
• Incumbents not meeting requirements within 18 months must obtain qualifications or move roles.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort contaminated instruments from departments.
• Disassemble and clean instruments with appropriate agents.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness and function.
• Assemble instrument sets per count sheets and tray lists.
• Wrap/package instruments for sterilization.
• Monitor sterilization cycles and verify parameters.
• Follow safety, infection control policies and wear PPE.
• Operate decontamination equipment and troubleshoot minor issues.
• Load and operate sterilization equipment and troubleshoot issues.
• Document sterilization cycles and maintain records.
• Deliver sterile items to requesting departments and prioritize urgent requests.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Assist in training new staff on procedures and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Education

High School/GED

CRCST or CSPDT certification

CST/TSC certification

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments. You will ensure instruments meet policy standards and safety protocols in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include sorting contaminated items, assembling sets, monitoring sterilization cycles, documenting results, and assisting in training new staff while upholding HIPAA and infection control guidelines.