Sterile Processing Tech: Grow toward CRCST/CSPDT

highmarkhealth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize and distribute surgical instruments and equipment for procedural areas. Under supervision, you will learn sterile processing principles, adhere to HIPAA and safety standards, and maintain accurate records while supporting timely delivery of sterile items across departments.

Qualifications include High School Diploma and CRCST/CSPDT certification; CST or Tech in Surgery also meets

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Pass a central service exam within 18 months of hire.
• Maintain CRCST or CSPDT certification; CST or Tech in Surgery Certified also meets license requirement.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety and infection control policies and uses PPE.
• Receives and sorts contaminated instruments from departments.
• Disassembles, cleans, inspects, assembles, wraps and prepares instruments for sterilization.
• Monitors sterilization cycles and maintains records.
• Delivers sterile items to requesting departments in a timely manner.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.

Skills

PPE usage

Infection control

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize and distribute surgical instruments and equipment for procedural areas. Under supervision, you will learn sterile processing principles, adhere to HIPAA and safety standards, and maintain accurate records while supporting timely delivery of sterile items across departments.

Qualifications include High School Diploma and CRCST/CSPDT certification; CST or Tech in Surgery also meets