Sterile Processing Technician I #7567

St. Clair Hospital; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Pittsburgh is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician. This entry-level position involves the collection, processing, and sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies critical to patient care. The role requires specific qualifications, including a high school diploma and the potential for certification within 18 months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certifications must be active or obtained within specific timeframes.
• Experience in central sterile processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects, processes, and distributes equipment and supplies for patient care.
• Responsible for sterilizing surgical instruments and delivering case carts.

Skills

Ability to identify surgical instruments

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Active certification as a Central Service Technician

Certification attainment within 18 months

Job description

St. Clair Hospital · STERILE PROCESSING DUNLAP

Pittsburgh , PA

Entry Level Job Openings

Stand By , Rotating All Shifts + Call

Posted 04/17/2025

Summary

Based on specific assignments and in accordance with established standards collects, processes, and distributes equipment, supplies, and instruments needed for patient care to the nursing units. Responsible for processing and sterilizing all surgical instrumentation; assembles and delivers case carts for all surgical procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Meets of one of the following:
• Active certification as a Central Service Technician or Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
• Attainment of certification as a Central Service Technician or Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician within 18 months of hire.
• Employment by a health care facility as a Sterile Processing Technician or Central Services Technician prior to December 28, 2020.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist training program.
• Two years of prior experience in a central sterile processing unit.
• Ability to identify surgical instruments.