Sterile Processing Technician

UPMC • Altoona, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis.
• 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.
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Nice To Haves

• Six months of healthcare experience or currently enrolled in an Accredited Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing Program, Preferred.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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