• Central Sterile Processing Associate

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Join a Team That Makes a Difference Every Day

    UPMC Children's Hospital is hiring for our Sterile Processing Department in an evening shift role:

    Second Shift, Monday-Friday

     

    Includes every other weekend, holiday, and one summer/winter obligation

     

    Training: 10-12 weeks on day shift to build confidence and readiness

     

    This is more than a job-it's a chance to be the first line of defense in patient care, ensuring safe, sterile instruments for surgeries and procedures across our hospital and clinic network. You'll thrive in a team-oriented environment that values integrity, responsibility, and a strong work ethic.

     

    • Perks & Benefits

    + Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

    + Clearly defined career ladder

    + Supportive, collaborative team culture

     

    Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we welcome you to apply and become a vital part of our mission.

     

    • Role Purpose

     

    Train to perform all duties related to the decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and equipment-following strict procedures to ensure patient safety.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments manually and mechanically

    + Assemble surgical trays and set up case carts per procedure requirements

    + Monitor and document sterilizer parameters; troubleshoot equipment

    + Maintain inventory and ensure proper storage and distribution

    + Follow infection control, safety, and sterile processing protocols

    + Communicate effectively with team members and other departments

    + Participate in performance improvement and educational programs

    + Demonstrate accountability, time management, and healthy work habits

    + Build positive relationships and mentor others

    + Uphold UPMC's Core Values: responsibility, sensitivity, accuracy, timeliness, coordination, and thoroughness

     

    Ready to make a difference every day? Apply now and help us deliver safe, high-quality care to every patient, every time.

     

    + Education/Experience:

    + High school diploma/GED or equivalent with no experienceOR

    + Currently enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technician or Sterile Processing program (preferred)OR

    + 1 year of experience within UPMC

    + Continuing Education:

    + Grandfathered technicians (no certification): Must complete 10 hours of continuing education annually to remain qualified.

    + Certified staff: Must complete 10-12 hours of continuing education annually, as required by the certifying body.

    + Staff pending certification (within 18 months of hire): Continuing education not required until certification is obtained.

    + Physical Requirements:

    + Must be able to stand for the entire shift.

    + Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 35 pounds.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    + Employees in a Central Sterile position on or before 12/27/2020 are grandfathered and do not need certification unless moving to a position that requires it.

    + Certification required for employees in PA and NY facilities (MD facilities are excluded).

    + New hires in PA and NY have 18 months from hire to obtain certification.

    Accepted Certifications:

    + Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) OR

    + Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) with Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)

    + Act 31, 33, 34, 73 clearances with renewal

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran