Sterile Processing Tech: Grow in Instrument Sterilization

Highmark Health

Federal Hill (PA)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 60,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment. The role supports procedural and patient care areas under supervision, applying sterile processing principles to ensure a safe healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include inspection, packaging, cycle monitoring, and timely delivery of sterile items, with adherence to HIPAA and company policies.

Qualifications

High School/GED is required.
Pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months of hire; maintain CRCST or CSPDT certification.
Surgical Technologist with CST or TSC certification meets license requirement.

Responsibilities

Follows safety and infection control policies and uses PPE as required.
Receives and sorts contaminated instruments and equipment from various departments.
Disassembles instruments and cleans them with appropriate agents and equipment.
Inspects instruments for cleanliness, function, and damage.
Assembles instrument sets according to count sheets and tray lists.
Wraps or packages instruments for sterilization and monitors cycles for proper parameters.
Operates and maintains automated washing and decontamination equipment and loads sterilizers.
Delivers sterile items to requesting departments in a timely manner.
Maintains a clean and organized work environment.