Central Sterile Processing Technician at UPMC

Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sterile Processing, Decontamination, Surgical Instrument Assembly, Sterilization Equipment Troubleshooting, Infection Control, Inventory Management, Case Cart Setup, Patient Safety

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Start Your Career in Surgical Services! Are you a student looking to gain hands-on experience in sterile processing while continuing your education? At UPMC Somerset, you’ll play a critical role in patient safety and surgical success. This position offers flexible scheduling to work around your school commitments and includes a rotating 24-hour weekend call requirement for added experience. What You’ll Do: In this role, you’ll work under the guidance of experienced professionals and learn the essential skills needed for sterile processing. You will: Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment. Prepare and assemble surgical trays following established listings for issue, storage, or further processing. Maintain a working knowledge of all decontamination and sterilization equipment and troubleshoot as needed. Monitor, read, and document sterilizer parameters to ensure proper function. Assess supplies for surgical procedures and set up case carts. Maintain inventory and ensure instruments and patient care equipment are properly cleaned and reassembled. Follow infection control and safety protocols at all times. Participate in performance improvement activities and demonstrate strong communication skills. Display awareness of cost containment and efficient work practices. Why You’ll Love Working Here: Flexible schedule to accommodate your school commitments. Hands-on experience in a respected healthcare system. A supportive team environment and mentorship opportunities. Ready to Apply? Take the first step toward your career in surgical services! 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. 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. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: 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 in our PA and NY facilities (MD is excluded). New employees in our PA and NY facilities (MD is excluded) will have 18 months from date of hire to obtain required certification. Act 34 with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

Clean, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment while maintaining sterilization parameters. Prepare surgical trays and case carts to ensure patient safety and surgical success.