Sterile Processing Technician I Jefferson Hospital

Highmark Health; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Highmark Health in Jefferson Hills is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments. Candidates must have a high school diploma and certification as CRCST or CSPDT, along with at least one year of experience. The role emphasizes adherence to safety and infection control procedures, and offers a sign-on bonus for eligible new hires. Join Highmark Health's mission to deliver quality healthcare through dedicated work in sterile processing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Certification as CRCST or CSPDT is needed.
• 1 year experience in sterile processing.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort contaminated instruments.
• Disassemble and clean instruments.
• Monitor sterilization cycles.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Attention to detail

Cleaning and decontamination

Education

High school diploma/GED

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)

Job description

## **Company :**Allegheny Health Network## **Job Description :****This position offers a sign-on bonus for all eligible new hires!****GENERAL OVERVIEW**This role is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment. This role ensures that surgical instrumentation and equipment is properly processed and available for use in procedural and patient care areas, adhering to established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. This role applies the principles of sterile processing to maintain a safe and effective healthcare environment and ensures quality standards are maintained.**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES*** Proficiently receives and sorts contaminated instruments and equipment from various departments. (10%)* Independently disassembles instruments and cleans them using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment. (10%)* Thoroughly inspects cleaned instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and damage. (10%)* Assembles instrument sets according to established count sheets and tray lists. (10%)* Wraps or packages instruments and sets for sterilization. (10%)* Independently monitors sterilization cycles and interprets printouts to ensure proper sterilization parameters were met. (10%)* Follows all safety and infection control policies, procedures, and protocols and uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. (10%)* Operates and maintains automated washing and decontamination equipment. Can troubleshoot minor issues with equipment. (5%)* Loads and operates appropriate sterilization equipment. Can troubleshoot minor issues as needed. (5%)* Documents sterilization cycles and maintains accurate records. (5%)* Delivers sterile items to requesting departments in a timely manner. Can prioritize urgent requests. (5%)* Maintains a clean and organized work environment. (5%)* Assists in training new employees on department procedures and equipment. (5%)* Other duties as assigned or requested.**QUALIFICATIONS**Minimum* High school diploma/GED.* Requires Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) at hire: + Certification requirement does not apply to Tech Central Service employees who have been employed by a healthcare facility on or before 12/29/2020 + A Surgical Technologist holding an active Certification of Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery Certified (TSC) meets this license requirement* 1 year of experience with sterile processing* Incumbents in the role as of 8/24/25 that do not meet the minimum job requirements have 18 months from their original hire date to obtain those qualifications. Any incumbent who has not attained those qualifications within the first 18 months of employment in sterile processing will be moved to another role. No pay changes will be made at that time except to move any employee above the maximum of the new profile to that maximum.Preferred* Prior CS Tech work experience is preferred.***Disclaimer:*** *The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.* ***Compliance Requirement****: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.**As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.* *Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.*Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at [e-mail] Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network.Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services.Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.