Sterile Processing Technician – Central Services

Independence Health System; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System in Greensburg, PA is seeking a Technician, Central Service who performs decontaminations, prepares instrument trays, and supports OR and surgery departments. Reports to Sr. Technician or OR Management.

Responsibilities include loading sterilizers, inspecting instruments, maintaining records, and ensuring proper packaging and delivery of sterile supplies. The role requires attention to detail, safety compliance, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or higher).
• Strong leadership, organization, independent thinking and judgment.
• Clear, effective communication to diverse audiences.
• Basic computer literacy and office equipment basics.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and inspect surgical instruments.
• Clean and decontaminate reusable patient equipment.
• Load sterilizers and ensure proper cycles per instructions.
• Wrap and tape instrument trays with correct sterilization materials.
• Maintain records for sterilization and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare loan/consign instruments and deliver to OR.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST certification or Surgical Technician background

Tools

Autoclave operation

Sterilization equipment

Biological indicators

Job description

Independence Health System in Greensburg, PA is seeking a Technician, Central Service who performs decontaminations, prepares instrument trays, and supports OR and surgery departments. Reports to Sr. Technician or OR Management.

Responsibilities include loading sterilizers, inspecting instruments, maintaining records, and ensuring proper packaging and delivery of sterile supplies. The role requires attention to detail, safety compliance, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting.