Sterile Processing Tech Associate | Instrument Sets & Sterilization

highmarkhealth; Monroeville (Allegheny County); In loco; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing technician to decontaminate, clean, and sterilize surgical instruments for patient care areas. You will learn under supervision, applying sterile processing principles to maintain a safe healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include receiving contaminated instruments, assembling sets, monitoring sterilization cycles, and delivering sterile items while maintaining accurate records and a clean work area.

Competenze

• High School/GED is required for this role.
• Pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months of hire; maintain CRCST or CSPDT certification.
• A Surgical Technologist with an active CST or Tech in Surgery Certified (TSC) meets the license requirement.

Mansioni

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

Formazione

High School/GED

CRCST/CSPDT certification

CST/TSC certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing technician to decontaminate, clean, and sterilize surgical instruments for patient care areas. You will learn under supervision, applying sterile processing principles to maintain a safe healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include receiving contaminated instruments, assembling sets, monitoring sterilization cycles, and delivering sterile items while maintaining accurate records and a clean work area.