Sterile Processing Tech Associate: Instrument Prep & Sterilization

highmarkhealth; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments for timely use in procedures. You will follow policy and regulatory standards in a learning, supervised environment in Erie.

You will apply infection control and HIPAA requirements, maintain sterilization records, and support a clean, efficient workflow across departments while upholding quality and safety expectations.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Pass central service exam within 18 months; maintain CRCST or CSPDT.
• CST or TSC certification satisfies license requirement.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety and infection control policies and uses PPE as required.
• Receives and sorts contaminated instruments from various departments.
• Disassembles instruments and cleans with approved agents and equipment.
• Inspects cleaned instruments for cleanliness, function and damage.
• Assembles instrument sets according to count sheets and tray lists.
• Wraps or packages instruments for sterilization.
• Monitors sterilization cycles and verifies parameters.
• Operates and maintains automated washing and decontamination equipment.
• Loads and operates sterilization equipment as needed.
• Documents sterilization cycles and maintains records.
• Delivers sterile items to requesting departments promptly.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.

Education

High School/GED

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

CST or TSC certification

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments for timely use in procedures. You will follow policy and regulatory standards in a learning, supervised environment in Erie.

You will apply infection control and HIPAA requirements, maintain sterilization records, and support a clean, efficient workflow across departments while upholding quality and safety expectations.