Sterile Processing Tech: Decontam, Pack & Sterilize

Highmark Health / AHN; Erie (Erie County); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment. The role ensures proper processing and availability in procedural areas, following established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

The position works under supervision, applying sterile processing principles to support safe patient care and a compliant environment.

Formación

• High School/GED is required.
• For SPTs hired after 12/29/2020: Pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months of hire; maintain CRCST or CSPDT certification.
• A Surgical Technologist holding an active CST or TSC meets this license requirement.

Responsabilidades

• Follows safety and 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 count sheets and tray lists.
• Wraps or packages instruments and sets for sterilization.
• Monitors sterilization cycles and interprets printouts for 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 in a timely manner.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.

Educación

High School/GED

Central service exam within 18 months & CRCST/CSPDT certification

CST or TSC license requirement met by CST/TSC

Descripción del empleo

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment. The role ensures proper processing and availability in procedural areas, following established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

The position works under supervision, applying sterile processing principles to support safe patient care and a compliant environment.