Sterile Processing Technician: Instrument Decontamination

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment. You will ensure instruments are processed per policies and regulatory standards, supporting procedural and patient care areas under supervision.

Responsibilities include receiving and sorting instruments, cleaning, inspecting, assembling sets, packaging for sterilization, monitoring cycles, operating decontamination equipment,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification within 18 months of hire.
• CST or TSC credentials meet license requirement.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, infection control policies and PPE protocols.
• Receive and sort contaminated instruments from departments.
• Disassemble instruments and clean with appropriate agents.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, function, and damage.
• Assemble instrument sets according to count sheets and tray lists.
• Wrap or package instruments and sets for sterilization.
• Monitor sterilization cycles and verify parameters met.
• Operate and maintain automated washing and decontamination equipment.
• Load and operate sterilization equipment.
• Document sterilization cycles and maintain records.
• Deliver sterile items to requesting departments timely.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

PPE usage

Safety policies

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CRCST or CSPDT certification

CST or TSC certification acceptable

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment. You will ensure instruments are processed per policies and regulatory standards, supporting procedural and patient care areas under supervision.

Responsibilities include receiving and sorting instruments, cleaning, inspecting, assembling sets, packaging for sterilization, monitoring cycles, operating decontamination equipment,