Sterile Processing Technician: Instrument Prep & Sterilization

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, and distribute surgical instruments for use in procedures and patient care areas.

The role emphasizes adherence to policy, regulatory standards, and PPE guidelines, including inspecting instruments, loading sterilizers, documenting cycles, and helping train new staff to maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• High School/GED is required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification must be obtained at hire.
• 1 year of sterile processing experience is required.
• Incumbents have 18 months to obtain missing qualifications if not met at hire date.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort contaminated instruments from departments.
• Disassemble instruments and clean with appropriate agents and equipment.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness and function.
• Assemble instrument sets according to count sheets.
• Wrap or package instruments for sterilization.
• Monitor sterilization cycles and interpret printouts for proper parameters.
• Follow PPE, safety, and infection control policies.
• Operate washing and decontamination equipment and troubleshoot minor issues.
• Load and operate sterilization equipment and document cycles.
• Deliver sterile items to requesting departments and prioritize urgent requests.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Assist in training new employees on procedures and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Safety protocols

Documentation

Education

High School/GED

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, and distribute surgical instruments for use in procedures and patient care areas.

The role emphasizes adherence to policy, regulatory standards, and PPE guidelines, including inspecting instruments, loading sterilizers, documenting cycles, and helping train new staff to maintain a clean, organized work environment.