Central Sterile Processing Associate

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?

Qualifications: * Education/Experience: * High school diploma/GED or equivalent with no experience OR * 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