Sterile Processing Technician — Precise Instrument Care

Highmark Health; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Erie, PA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize and distribute surgical instruments. You will follow infection-control policies and maintain records of cycles and deliveries.

Requirements include a High School/GED and 1 year of sterile processing experience; CRCST or CSPDT certification at hire (CST/TSC acceptable). This is a part-time, on-site role based in Erie.

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent is required.
• 1 year of experience with sterile processing.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required at hire; CST/TSC variants acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort contaminated instruments from departments.
• Disassemble instruments and clean with appropriate agents and equipment.
• Inspect cleaned 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 are met.
• Follow safety and infection control policies and wear PPE as required.
• Operate and maintain automated washing and decontamination equipment; troubleshoot minor issues.
• Load and operate sterilization equipment; troubleshoot minor issues as needed.
• Document sterilization cycles and maintain accurate records.
• Deliver sterile items to requesting departments and prioritize urgent requests.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Assist in training new employees on department procedures and equipment.

Education

High School/GED

CRCST or CSPDT certification

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Erie, PA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize and distribute surgical instruments. You will follow infection-control policies and maintain records of cycles and deliveries.

Requirements include a High School/GED and 1 year of sterile processing experience; CRCST or CSPDT certification at hire (CST/TSC acceptable). This is a part-time, on-site role based in Erie.