Sterile Processing Tech Associate – OR Instrument Prep

Highmark Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to decontaminate, clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments for patient care areas. You will work under supervision to apply sterile processing principles and maintain safety standards.

You will follow infection control policies, operate decontamination and sterilization equipment, document cycles, and ensure timely delivery of sterile items across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass central service exam within 18 months and maintain CRCST or CSPDT certification.
• Surgical Technologist CST or TSC license meets the requirement.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, infection control policies and wear PPE as required.
• Receive and sort contaminated instruments and equipment from departments.
• Disassemble instruments and clean them with appropriate agents and equipment.
• Inspect cleaned instruments for cleanliness, function, and damage.
• Assemble instrument sets according to count sheets and tray lists.
• Wrap or package instruments and sets for sterilization.
• Monitor sterilization cycles and verify parameters were met.
• Operate automated washing and decontamination equipment.
• Load and operate sterilization equipment.
• Document sterilization cycles and maintain records.
• Deliver sterile items to requesting departments promptly.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST/CSPDT certification or eligible

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to decontaminate, clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments for patient care areas. You will work under supervision to apply sterile processing principles and maintain safety standards.

You will follow infection control policies, operate decontamination and sterilization equipment, document cycles, and ensure timely delivery of sterile items across departments.