Sterile Processing Tech – Instrument Prep

Alle-Kiski Medical Center; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments. You will ensure proper processing and availability of equipment for patient care areas, under supervision, while learning sterile processing principles.

The role emphasizes following infection-control policies, maintaining accurate records, and delivering sterile items promptly, with opportunities to grow in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification must be obtained/maintained within 18 months of hire.
• CST or Tech in Surgery Certified meets license requirement.
• Preferred: sterile processing or hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety/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 according to count sheets.
• Packages instruments for sterilization.
• Monitors sterilization cycles and interprets printouts for proper parameters.
• Operates automated washing/decontamination equipment.
• Loads/operates sterilization equipment.
• Documents sterilization cycles and maintains records.
• Delivers sterile items to departments in a timely manner.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CRCST or CSPDT certification

CST or Tech in Surgery Certified meets license requirement

Sterile processing experience preferred

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments. You will ensure proper processing and availability of equipment for patient care areas, under supervision, while learning sterile processing principles.

The role emphasizes following infection-control policies, maintaining accurate records, and delivering sterile items promptly, with opportunities to grow in a healthcare setting.