Sterile Processing Technician Associate I Forbes Hospital

highmarkhealth; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus for eligible hires

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble and sterilize surgical instruments. You will ensure items are properly processed for patient care areas under supervision and training.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and accurate record-keeping; certification via CRCST/CSPDT or CST/TSC is required for eligible hires, with a sign-on bonus for qualifying applicants.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months of hire.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification; CST or Tech in Surgery Certified meet this requirement.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize and distribute instruments and equipment.
• Follow safety, infection control policies and use PPE as required.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness and function; wrap and package for sterilization.
• Monitor sterilization cycles and record results; operate decontamination equipment.
• Deliver sterile items to requesting departments and maintain organized work area.

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : This position offers a sign-on bonus for eligible hires!

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This role is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment. This role ensures that surgical instrumentation and equipment is properly processed and available for use in procedural and patient care areas, adhering to established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. This role works under direct supervision, learning and applying the principles of sterile processing to maintain a safe and effective healthcare environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows all safety and infection control policies, procedures, and protocols and uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. (15%)
• Receives and sorts contaminated instruments and equipment from various departments. (10%)
• Disassembles instruments and cleans them using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment. (10%)
• Inspects cleaned instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and damage. (10%)
• Assembles instrument sets according to established count sheets and tray lists. (10%)
• Wraps or packages instruments and sets for sterilization. (10%)
• Monitors sterilization cycles and interprets printouts to ensure proper sterilization parameters were met. (10%)
• Operates and maintains automated washing and decontamination equipment. (5%)
• Loads and operates appropriate sterilization equipment. (5%)
• Documents sterilization cycles and maintains accurate records. (5%)
• Delivers sterile items to requesting departments in a timely manner. (5%)
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested. (0%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: High School/GED
• For SPTs hired after 12/29/2020: Pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months of hire; maintain Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification.
• A Surgical Technologist holding an active Certification of Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery Certified (TSC) meets this license requirement.

Compliance Requirement :

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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