Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Care & Sterilization

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment. The role ensures proper processing and readiness for use in patient care areas under supervision, applying sterile processing principles to maintain a safe healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include following safety protocols, inspecting and packaging instruments, monitoring sterilization, and delivering sterile items to

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months of hire; maintain CRCST or CSPDT certification.
• A Surgical Technologist with active CST or TSC certification meets license requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety and infection control policies and uses PPE as required.
• Receives and sorts contaminated instruments from multiple departments.
• Disassembles instruments and cleans them with appropriate agents and equipment.
• Inspects cleaned instruments for cleanliness, function, and damage.
• Assembles instrument sets according to count sheets and tray lists.
• Wraps or packages instruments and sets for sterilization.
• Monitors sterilization cycles and verifies parameters.
• Operates and maintains automated washing and decontamination equipment.
• Loads and operates sterilization equipment.
• Documents sterilization cycles and maintains records.
• Delivers sterile items to requesting departments promptly.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School/GED

CRCST or CSPDT certification

CST or TSC certification

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment. The role ensures proper processing and readiness for use in patient care areas under supervision, applying sterile processing principles to maintain a safe healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include following safety protocols, inspecting and packaging instruments, monitoring sterilization, and delivering sterile items to