Central Sterile Processing Associate

4 weeks ago


Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time

Role Summary

UPMC is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Associate to support the office in UPMC Community Osteopathic. The successful candidate will be responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, distribution, and documentation of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment according to established procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a working knowledge of decontamination and sterilization equipment, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
  • Prepare and assemble surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing.
  • Monitor, read, document, and interpret all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function.
  • Assess supplies required for prescribed standard surgical procedures and set up case carts.
  • Maintain inventory, collect, disassemble, inspect, clean, disinfect, and reassemble all instrument trays and patient care equipment.
  • Conform and adhere to department policies concerning decontamination, sterile processing, infection control, and safety.

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED or equivalent with no experience.
  • 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.

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 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.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran



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