Sterile Processing Technician

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Union: AFSCME

Job summary

UPMC in Pennsylvania is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for a full-time day/evening shift (11:00 AM–7:30 PM) with rotating weekends. The role is responsible for receiving, reprocessing, and distributing clean and sterile supplies, and maintaining CPR carts and isolation cabinets.

You'll operate departmental equipment, perform clerical duties, ensure instrument readiness for OR, OB, and other departments, and pursue ongoing education to stay current with certification requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Healthcare experience or enrollment in Sterile Processing program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and restocks CPR carts.
• Performs all duties according to department policies and procedures.
• Operates all departmental equipment and performs operator maintenance.
• Performs all assigned clerical duties, such as answering the telephone, recording messages, and maintaining records.
• Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and working order for the Operating Room, OB, and other departments.
• Maintains working knowledge of all products in stock and their appropriate locations.
• Prepares and assembles special items, trays, and packs to meet the stated needs of all hospital departments.
• Prepares case carts for the Operating Room.
• Performs all duties related to decontamination, preparation, sterilization/disinfection, and dispatch of instruments, equipment, and supplies for the Operating Room, OB, Cardiology, ED/Trauma, and Nursing and ancillary departments.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of sterilization techniques.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months of healthcare experience or currently enrolled in an Accredited Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing Program, Preferred.
• Must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Employees in a Central Sterile position who were active on or before the effective date of 12/27/2020, at a healthcare facility, are grandfathered regarding certification and do not need to obtain it unless they transition into a different position that requires certification. Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Certified Registered Central Service Technician, or International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management certification required. New employees will have 18 months from the date of hire to obtain the required certification.
• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician with Healthcare Sterile Processing Association OR International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

CPR carts

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician

Full-time, Day/Evening Shift, Monday-Friday, 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM, rotating weekends and rotation in shift time is possible.

AFSCME - Union

Eligible new hires may receive up to $5,000 in sign-on bonuses over two years-$5,000 for certified technicians, or $2,500 for non-certified technicians, with an additional $2,500 awarded upon certification.

Purpose:

Responsible for receiving, reprocessing, and distributing clean and sterile supplies; cleaning and maintenance of CPR carts and isolation cabinets.

Responsibilities:

• Cleans and restocks CPR carts.

• Performs all duties according to department policies and procedures.

• Operates all departmental equipment and performs operator maintenance.

• Performs all assigned clerical duties, such as answering the telephone, recording messages, and maintaining records.

• Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and working order for the Operating Room, OB, and other departments.

• Maintains working knowledge of all products in stock and their appropriate locations.

• Prepares and assembles special items, trays, and packs to meet the stated needs of all hospital departments.

• Prepares case carts for the Operating Room.

• Performs all duties related to decontamination, preparation, sterilization/disinfection, and dispatch of instruments, equipment, and supplies for the Operating Room, OB, Cardiology, ED/Trauma, and Nursing and ancillary departments.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of sterilization techniques.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Six months of healthcare experience or currently enrolled in an Accredited Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing Program, Preferred.

• Must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Employees in a Central Sterile position who were active on or before the effective date of 12/27/2020, at a healthcare facility, are grandfathered regarding certification and do not need to obtain it unless they transition into a different position that requires certification. Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Certified Registered Central Service Technician, or International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management certification required. New employees will have 18 months from the date of hire to obtain the required certification.

• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician with Healthcare Sterile Processing Association OR International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management

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