Sterile Processing Tech Associate | CRCST/CSPDT Path

Highmark Health; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment. The role ensures proper processing to support procedural and patient care areas under supervision.

Responsibilities include receiving contaminated instruments, disassembling and cleaning, inspecting for cleanliness and function, assembling instrument sets, and monitoring sterilization cycles.

Qualifications

• High School/GED
• Pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months of hire; maintain CRCST or CSPDT certification.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety and infection control policies and uses PPE as required.
• Receives and sorts contaminated instruments from various departments.
• Disassembles instruments and cleans them with appropriate agents and equipment.
• Inspects cleanliness and functionality of instruments for damage.
• Assembles instrument sets according to count sheets and tray lists.
• Packages instruments for sterilization.
• Monitors sterilization cycles and interprets prints for proper parameters.
• Operates washing and decontamination equipment; loads sterilizers.
• Documents sterilization cycles and maintains records.
• Delivers sterile items to requesting departments in a timely manner.
• Maintains a clean, organized work area.

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment. The role ensures proper processing to support procedural and patient care areas under supervision.

Responsibilities include receiving contaminated instruments, disassembling and cleaning, inspecting for cleanliness and function, assembling instrument sets, and monitoring sterilization cycles.