Sterile Processing Tech I - Start a Vital Healthcare Role

Highmark Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Highmark Health's Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician. The role involves decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments to ensure availability for procedures.

Under supervision, you will learn sterile processing principles, uphold safety, and support patient care areas. A sign-on bonus is offered for eligible hires, with opportunities to grow within the department.

Qualifications

• Pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months of hire.
• Maintain CRCST or CSPDT certification; CST/TSC license meets requirement.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety and infection control policies and uses PPE as required.
• Receives and sorts contaminated instruments from departments.
• Disassembles instruments and cleans with appropriate agents/equipment.
• Inspects instruments for cleanliness, function, and damage.
• Assembles instrument sets per count sheets and tray lists.
• Wraps/packages instruments for sterilization.
• Monitors sterilization cycles and verifies parameters met.
• Operates automated washing/decontamination equipment.
• Loads and operates sterilization equipment.
• Documents cycles and maintains accurate records.
• Delivers sterile items to requesting departments promptly.
• Keeps work area clean and organized; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection control

PPE protocol adherence

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST or CSPDT certification

CST or TS-C certification/license

Job description

Highmark Health's Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician. The role involves decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments to ensure availability for procedures.

Under supervision, you will learn sterile processing principles, uphold safety, and support patient care areas. A sign-on bonus is offered for eligible hires, with opportunities to grow within the department.