Sterile Processing Specialist: Instrument Care & Sterilization

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize and distribute instruments and equipment for procedural areas.

You will follow established policies, monitor sterilization cycles, maintain records, and deliver sterile items promptly while upholding safety and infection control standards. Experience with CRCST/CSPDT licenses preferred; High School diploma required.

Qualifications

• CRCST or CSPDT certification required at hire.
• CST or TSC meets the license requirement for this role.
• 1 year of experience in sterile processing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sterile processing

CRCST

CSPDT

CST/TSC

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize and distribute instruments and equipment for procedural areas.

You will follow established policies, monitor sterilization cycles, maintain records, and deliver sterile items promptly while upholding safety and infection control standards. Experience with CRCST/CSPDT licenses preferred; High School diploma required.