Central Sterile Processing Associate
UPMC Hamot would like to hire detail-oriented candidates to join their team as a Central Sterile Processing Associate! NEW CLASS STARTING 9/29/25!
The Central Sterile Processing Associate will perform 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. UPMC Hamot's Central Sterile Processing department works as a team to ensure the best surgical outcomes possible.
Second shift availability is required.
Job title and salary will be determined based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.
Apply today to join this team of life-changers!
Responsibilities:
- Performance Improvement
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Experience
- Relationships
- Professional Development
- Leadership
- Compliance
- Equipment Handling
- Teamwork
- Additional Duties
Qualifications:
- 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
- All staff 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 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.
- Act 34
- 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
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran