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UPMC Central Sterile Processing Associate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
UPMC Presbyterian is Now Hiring Central Sterile Processing Associates - All Shifts Available!
Are you detail-oriented, dependable, and ready to play a vital role in patient care-even if you're not in the operating room? UPMC Presbyterian is seeking Central Sterile Processing Associates to support both our Presbyterian and Montefiore campuses. You'll be the key to delivering safe, high-quality care by ensuring our surgical instruments and equipment are spotless, sterile, and ready to go.
Certified & Experienced (1+ year) Central Sterile Processing Technician hires are eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus (limited-time enhanced offering)!
Why Join Us?
Openings on Daylight, Evening, and Overnight shifts
Competitive pay, based on your experience and education
Robust 6-month paid training (Monday-Friday, daylight hours)
Opportunities for career growth through our Central Sterile career ladder
Be a critical part of one of the region's leading hospitals
What You'll Do:
Decontaminate, clean, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment
Assemble surgical trays with precision and attention to detail
Operate and monitor high-tech sterilization equipment
Maintain inventory and prepare case carts for upcoming surgeries
Collaborate with team members to ensure patient safety and surgical success
What It Takes:
Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy trays
Strong focus, patience, and consistency for repetitive, detail-driven tasks
Flexibility to work rotating on-call, weekend, and holiday shifts
One of the following required:
High school diploma/GED or equivalent with no experience
Currently enrolled in an Accredited Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing Program
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:
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 or International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management certification required for our PA and NY facilities.
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician OR International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
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