Sterile Processing Tech — Clean, Sterilize & Deliver

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment to procedural areas, ensuring compliance with policies and safety standards.

The role requires CRCST or CSPDT certification at hire (or equivalent) and at least 1 year of sterile processing experience; incumbents have 18 months to meet new qualifications where applicable.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required at hire; exceptions apply for some staff.
• 1 year of experience with sterile processing.
• Incumbents with current qualifications have 18 months to obtain new ones.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently receives and sorts contaminated instruments and equipment from various departments.
• Independently disassembles instruments and cleans them using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment.
• Thoroughly inspects cleaned instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and damage.
• Assembles instrument sets according to established count sheets and tray lists.
• Wraps or packages instruments and sets for sterilization.
• Independently monitors sterilization cycles and interprets printouts to ensure proper sterilization parameters were met.
• Follows all safety and infection control policies, procedures, and protocols and uses PPE as required.
• Operates and maintains automated washing and decontamination equipment. Can troubleshoot minor issues.
• Loads and operates appropriate sterilization equipment. Can troubleshoot minor issues as needed.
• Documents sterilization cycles and maintains accurate records.
• Delivers sterile items to requesting departments in a timely manner. Can prioritize urgent requests.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Assists in training new employees on department procedures and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Education

High School/GED

CRCST or CSPDT certification

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment to procedural areas, ensuring compliance with policies and safety standards.

The role requires CRCST or CSPDT certification at hire (or equivalent) and at least 1 year of sterile processing experience; incumbents have 18 months to meet new qualifications where applicable.