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Sterile Processing Technician

$2,500 per month

UPMC Senior Communities

Sterile Processing Technician

Full-time, Night Shift, Sunday-Thursday, 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM, Rotation may be possible.

AFSCME - Union

Posted: July 31, 2026


Eligible new hires may receive up to $5,000 in sign-on bonuses over two years-$5,000 for certified technicians, or $2,500 for non-certified technicians, with an additional $2,500 awarded upon certification.


Purpose:
Responsible for receiving, reprocessing, and distributing clean and sterile supplies; cleaning and maintenance of CPR carts and isolation cabinets.


Responsibilities:

  • Cleans and restocks CPR carts.
  • Performs all duties according to department policies and procedures.
  • Operates all departmental equipment and performs operator maintenance.
  • Performs all assigned clerical duties, such as answering the telephone, recording messages, and maintaining records.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and working order for the Operating Room, OB, and other departments.
  • Maintains working knowledge of all products in stock and their appropriate locations.
  • Prepares and assembles special items, trays, and packs to meet the stated needs of all hospital departments.
  • Prepares case carts for the Operating Room.
  • Performs all duties related to decontamination, preparation, sterilization/disinfection, and dispatch of instruments, equipment, and supplies for the Operating Room, OB, Cardiology, ED/Trauma, and Nursing and ancillary departments.
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of sterilization techniques.
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Six months of healthcare experience or currently enrolled in an Accredited Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing Program, Preferred.
  • Must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis.
    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
    Employees in a Central Sterile position who were active on or before the effective date of 12/27/2020, at a healthcare facility, are grandfathered regarding certification and do not need to obtain it unless they transition into a different position that requires certification. Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Certified Registered Central Service Technician, or International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management certification required. New employees will have 18 months from the date of hire to obtain the required certification.
    • Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician with Healthcare Sterile Processing Association OR International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
    • Act 34

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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