Sterile Processing Tech I — Sign-On Bonus Eligible

highmarkhealth; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus for eligible hires

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble and sterilize surgical instruments. You will ensure items are properly processed for patient care areas under supervision and training.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and accurate record-keeping; certification via CRCST/CSPDT or CST/TSC is required for eligible hires, with a sign-on bonus for qualifying applicants.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months of hire.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification; CST or Tech in Surgery Certified meet this requirement.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize and distribute instruments and equipment.
• Follow safety, infection control policies and use PPE as required.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness and function; wrap and package for sterilization.
• Monitor sterilization cycles and record results; operate decontamination equipment.
• Deliver sterile items to requesting departments and maintain organized work area.

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble and sterilize surgical instruments. You will ensure items are properly processed for patient care areas under supervision and training.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and accurate record-keeping; certification via CRCST/CSPDT or CST/TSC is required for eligible hires, with a sign-on bonus for qualifying applicants.