UPMC Presbyterian is hiring full-time Central Sterile Processing Associates, with multiple levels available including Central Sterile Processing Techs at the entry-level and Sr. level. UPMC Presbyterian’s Central Sterile department is a fast-paced, controlled environment. We process an average of 77,000 instrument sets per year! We boast a robust career ladder and opportunities for advancement with a certification. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

No experience is required for our entry-level title of Central Sterile Processing Associate!

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus!  2 years of central sterile experience is required for bonus.

Sign-On Bonus Details: Full-time - $5,000 sign-on with 2-year work commitment

*Current UPMC employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus program.

Responsibilities

• Conforms and adheres to department policies concerning decontamination, sterile processing, infection control and safety.
• Cleans and decontaminates reusable equipment, instruments, and supplies, manually and mechanically.
• Prepares and assembles surgical tray and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing.
• Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function.
• Maintains a working knowledge of, and is able to effectively troubleshoot, all decontamination/sterilization equipment.
• Assesses supplies required for prescribed standard surgical procedures and sets up case carts. Maintains inventory, collects, disassembles, inspects, cleans, disinfects and reassembles all instrument trays patient care equipment.
• Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills.
• Displays awareness of cost containment in the organization of work by using economy in time, motion and material.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Develops and improves skills through initiative, attendance and participation at educational programs
• Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities.
• Demonstrates UPMC's commitment to the Core Values by understanding the needs of patients, their families, physicians, and co-workers and doing what is required the first time, every time by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated and thorough.