Sterile Processing Tech I — Sign-On Bonus & Growth

Allegheny Health Network; Monroeville (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing and distributing surgical instruments and equipment. You will ensure instruments are properly processed and available for use in procedural areas, adhering to policies, procedures and regulatory standards.

The role supports sterile processing operations, monitors sterilization cycles, documents cycles, and delivers sterile items promptly.

Formación

• High School/GED required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification at hire.
• Certification exemption for Sterile Processing Technicians employed before 12/29/2020.
• CST or TSC licensure meets this license requirement.
• 1 year of experience in sterile processing.
• Incumbents not meeting minimum requirements have 18 months to obtain qualifications.

Responsabilidades

• Receive and sort contaminated instruments and equipment from various departments.
• Disassemble instruments and clean them with appropriate agents and equipment.
• Inspect cleaned instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and damage.
• Assemble instrument sets according to count sheets and tray lists.
• Wrap or package instruments and sets for sterilization.
• Monitor sterilization cycles and verify that parameters were met.
• Follow safety and infection control policies and use PPE as required.
• Operate and maintain automated washing and decontamination equipment.
• Load and operate sterilization equipment and troubleshoot minor issues.
• Document sterilization cycles and maintain records.
• Deliver sterile items to requesting departments in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Assist in training new employees on department procedures and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Descripción del empleo

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing and distributing surgical instruments and equipment. You will ensure instruments are properly processed and available for use in procedural areas, adhering to policies, procedures and regulatory standards.

The role supports sterile processing operations, monitors sterilization cycles, documents cycles, and delivers sterile items promptly.