Sterile Processing Technician — Build Your Healthcare Career

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh is seeking a Part-Time Central Sterile Processing Associate to support safe, efficient sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work independently.

Orientation runs 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with full-time hours during orientation; after training, shifts may include daylight, evening, night, and weekend coverage; on-call may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in decontamination, cleaning and sterilization processes.
• Ability to follow established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, and packaging of instruments.
• Safely operates sterilizers and monitors parameters for proper function.
• Prepares surgical trays and equipment for storage or further processing.
• Maintains inventory and ensures availability of sterile supplies.
• Adheres to infection control and safety policies.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Dependable

Team player

Excellent communication

Adaptability

Education

Sterile Processing Certification

Job description

UPMC St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh is seeking a Part-Time Central Sterile Processing Associate to support safe, efficient sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work independently.

Orientation runs 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with full-time hours during orientation; after training, shifts may include daylight, evening, night, and weekend coverage; on-call may be required.