Sterile Processing Tech – Precision Instrument Sterilization

Highmark Health Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment to support patient care areas.

You will follow established policies, maintain quality standards, and use PPE as required in a fast-paced hospital environment. The role involves monitoring sterilization cycles, recording results, and assisting training of new staff.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required at hire.
• 1 year of experience in sterile processing.
• CST or TSC certification acceptable if licensed.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort contaminated instruments from departments.
• Disassemble instruments and clean with appropriate agents and equipment.
• Inspect cleaned instruments for cleanliness, function and damage.
• Assemble instrument sets per count sheets and tray lists.
• Wrap/pack instruments for sterilization.
• Monitor sterilization cycles and interpret printouts.
• Follow safety and infection control policies with PPE.
• Operate and maintain automated washing and decontamination equipment.
• Load and operate sterilization equipment; troubleshoot as needed.
• Document sterilization cycles and maintain records.
• Deliver sterile items to requesting departments timely.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Assist in training new staff on procedures and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument cleaning

PPE compliance

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST or CSPDT certification at hire

CST or TSC certification acceptable

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment to support patient care areas.

You will follow established policies, maintain quality standards, and use PPE as required in a fast-paced hospital environment. The role involves monitoring sterilization cycles, recording results, and assisting training of new staff.