Sterile Processing Tech Associate – Instrument Prep

Allegheny Clinic; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments. You will learn and apply sterile processing principles under supervision to support procedure and patient care areas.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and adherence to HIPAA and privacy policies, with a focus on maintaining accurate records and timely delivery of sterile items.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months of hire.
• CST or TSC certification meets license requirement.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety and infection control policies and uses PPE as required.
• Receives and sorts contaminated instruments from departments.
• Disassembles instruments and cleans them with appropriate agents and equipment.
• Inspects cleaned instruments for cleanliness and function.
• Assembles instrument sets according to count sheets and tray lists.
• Wraps or packages instruments for sterilization.
• Monitors sterilization cycles and interprets printouts to ensure proper parameters.
• Operates and maintains automated washing and decontamination equipment.
• Loads and operates sterilization equipment.
• Documents sterilization cycles and maintains records.
• Delivers sterile items to requesting departments promptly.
• Maintains a clean, organized work environment.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Education

CRCST certification

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 learn and apply sterile processing principles under supervision to support procedure and patient care areas.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and adherence to HIPAA and privacy policies, with a focus on maintaining accurate records and timely delivery of sterile items.