Central Sterile Processing Associate

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Sterile Processing Technician! Play a vital role in supporting a high‑volume Operating Room and ensuring safe, exceptional patient care. If you’re detail‑driven, motivated, and ready to learn a specialized skill set that keeps surgical teams moving, this is your opportunity. Sterile Processing is the backbone of every successful procedure — and your work will directly impact patient safety and surgical outcomes.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent with no experience
• Must be able to stand for all shift hours and be able to pick up, push, pull etc. 35 pounds.
• Certification required for our PA and NY facilities (MD facilities are excluded). New employees in our PA and NY facilities (MD is excluded) will have 18 months from date of hire to obtain required certification.
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Nice To Haves

• Currently enrolled in an Accredited Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing Program
• 1 year of experience within UPMC
• If grandfathered as a technician who does not hold certification, must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis.
• Certified staff are required to complete 10-12 hours of continuing education as a condition of maintaining certification, as determined by the certifying body.
• Staff pending certification within 18 months of hire are not required to complete continuing education until certified.
• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or Certified Registered Central Service Technician with Healthcare Sterile Processing Association.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, decontaminating, inspecting, and sterilizing reusable surgical instruments and equipment
• Assembling surgical trays with precision and accuracy
• Monitoring, documenting, and interpreting sterilization parameters
• Troubleshooting decontamination and sterilization equipment
• Preparing case carts and maintaining inventory for standard surgical procedures
• Communicating effectively with clinical teams to support seamless OR operations
• Participating in performance improvement initiatives and ongoing education
• Upholding infection control, safety, and sterile processing standards
• Demonstrating teamwork, accountability, and a commitment to our core values

Benefits

• Ongoing training and skill development
• Contribute to quality improvement and innovation
• Support a positive, patient‑focused workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED