UPMC Somerset is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician to join their team of life-changers! This is a full-time position that will work 8-hour day shifts with varying start times between 5:30am-8:30am. This position will also rotate weekend/holiday call requirements.

Candidates of all levels of experience are invited to apply! Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The entry rate for an inexperienced technician is $17.84. Candidates with 2+ years of experience could start earning $18.04/hr.

The Central Sterile Processing Technician performs those duties necessary for the proper decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, distribution and documentation of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment according to established procedures. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and set up supplies for standard surgical procedures, maintaining inventory and equipment.

• Clean and decontaminate reusable equipment, instruments, and supplies both manually and mechanically.

• Communicate effectively using good interpersonal skills.

• Adhere to department policies on decontamination, sterile processing, infection control, and safety.

• Demonstrate UPMC’s Core Values by understanding and meeting the needs of patients, families, and colleagues.

• Show accountability for professional development and make recommendations for clinical care improvements.

• Mentor and educate others, sharing expertise within and beyond the clinical unit.

• Use performance improvement tools to enhance care quality and work environment, sharing improvements across units.

• Develop skills through educational programs and maintain productive relationships through positive communication.

• Troubleshoot decontamination/sterilization equipment, monitor sterilizers, and participate in performance improvement activities.

Central Sterile Processing Technician

• High school Graduate/GED OR 1 year of experience with UPMC

• Six months of healthcare experience required

• Currently enrolled in an Accredited Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing Program Preferred.

• Must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis.

Central Sterile Processing Technician, Sr.

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.

• Two years of Central Sterile Processing experience required. OR Graduate of an accredited surgical technician/sterile processing program with one year of central sterile processing experience required.

• Instrumentation and Equipment Specialized Knowledge.

• Must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician OR International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management certification required in our PA and NY facilities (MD is excluded) within 18 months of hire. Staff employed prior to December 28, 2020 are grandfathered and do not need to obtain the certification.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran