Central Sterile Processing Associate

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

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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.
What You’ll Do
As a Sterile Processing Technician , you’ll be trained to expertly manage the full lifecycle of surgical instrumentation. You’ll learn to decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, store, and distribute the tools that make surgery possible.
Your responsibilities will include:
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
Shifts & Schedule
Orientation Period: Typically daylight hours, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Post‑Orientation: Rotating daylight/evening shifts available
Multiple shift options allow you to find a schedule that fits your lifestyle while supporting the needs of a busy surgical environment.
Grow With Us
This role is ideal for individuals who:
Have a keen eye for detail and take pride in diligent, accurate work
Thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
Communicate clearly and work well within a team
Are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a culture of safety and excellence
Enjoy supporting others and sharing knowledge
You’ll have opportunities to:
Build strong relationships across clinical teams
Participate in ongoing training and skill development
Contribute to quality improvement and innovation
Support a positive, patient‑focused workplace
Why You’ll Love Working Here
You’ll join a team that lives our core values every day — delivering care that is responsible, accurate, timely, coordinated, and compassionate. Your work ensures that every patient, family, and surgical team member receives the highest level of support from the very first step.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent with no experience
• -OR- Currently enrolled in an Accredited Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing Program Preferred
• -OR-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.
• Must be able to stand for all shift hours and be able to pick up, push, pull etc. 35 pounds.
• Employees active in a Central Sterile position, on or before the effective date 12/27/2020, at a healthcare facility, are grandfathered regarding certification and will not need to obtain it unless they move into a different position that would require certification.
• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or Certified Registered Central Service Technician with Healthcare Sterile Processing Association.
• 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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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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees