Sterile Processing Tech I: Instrument Care & Sterilization

Highmark Health Company; Coal Valley (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments. You will learn and apply sterile processing principles under supervision, ensuring compliance with policies and HIPAA standards.

The role focuses on maintaining safe patient care areas by properly processing instruments and supporting rapid availability for procedures across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months of hire.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required or CST/TSC license meets requirement.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, infection control policies and wear PPE as required.
• Receive and sort contaminated instruments from departments.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect instruments for cleanliness and function.
• Assemble instrument sets per count sheets and tray lists.
• Wrap/package instruments for sterilization and monitor cycles.
• Operate automated washing and decontamination equipment, load sterilizers.
• Document sterilization cycles and maintain records.
• Deliver sterile items to requesting departments promptly.
• Keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Sterile processing

Safety protocols

PPE usage

Instrument decontamination

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST / CSPDT certification

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments. You will learn and apply sterile processing principles under supervision, ensuring compliance with policies and HIPAA standards.

The role focuses on maintaining safe patient care areas by properly processing instruments and supporting rapid availability for procedures across departments.