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Sterile Processing Technician Senior

232 West 25th Street, Protoco-SVHS, Erie PA 16544, United States

Full time

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Category Surgical Services

Type Full time

Location(s) 232 West 25th Street, Protoco-SVHS, Erie PA 16544, United States

Brand Allegheny Health Network

Posted 11/10/2026

Req ID J290039

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Job Description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This role is a highly skilled and experienced professional. This role requires a deep understanding of sterile processing principles, regulatory standards, and best practices related to decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment. The Senior Sterile Processing Technician serves as a technical expert, mentor, and resource for other staff members, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient sterile processing services.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a technical resource and mentor for other sterile processing technicians, providing guidance, training, and support. (10%)

• Assists with the training of new employees. (10%)

• Independently disassembles instruments and cleans them using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment. (10%)

• Operates and maintains automated washing and decontamination equipment. Can troubleshoot complex issues with equipment. (10%)

• Expertly inspects cleaned instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and damage. (10%)

• Expertly receives and sorts contaminated instruments and equipment from various departments. (5%)

• Expertly assembles complex instrument sets according to established count sheets and tray lists. (5%)

• Wraps or packages instruments and sets for sterilization. (5%)

• Loads and operates appropriate sterilization equipment. Can troubleshoot complex issues as needed. (5%)

• Independently monitors sterilization cycles and interprets printouts to ensure proper sterilization parameters were met. (5%)

• Documents sterilization cycles and maintains accurate records. (5%)

• Delivers sterile items to requesting departments in a timely manner. Can prioritize urgent requests. (5%)

• Maintains a clean and organized work environment. (5%)

• Follows all safety and infection control policies, procedures, and protocols and uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. (5%)

• Assists in training new employees on department procedures and equipment. (5%)

• Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• High School/GED

• Requires Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) at hire:

• Certification requirement does not apply to Sterile Processing Technicians who have been employed by a healthcare facility on or before 12/29/2020

• A Surgical Technologist holding an active Certification of Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery Certified (TSC) meets this license requirement

• 2 years of experience with sterile processing

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Why Choose Allegheny Health Network?

When you join AHN, you're joining a dynamic, integrated network of 16 hospitals, advanced surgery centers, and neighborhood Health + Wellness Pavilions serving Western Pennsylvania.

We're driven by a simple promise: to get healthcare right. For us, that means constantly improving access, championing clinical quality, and putting the patient at the center of everything we do. As part of our team, you'll have the resources, the reach, and the support to make a meaningful difference every single day.

Benefits & Perks

Taking Care of You

Your Benefits at a Glance

• Health: Complete medical, dental, vision, prescription, HSA, and FSA coverage.
• Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and dedicated volunteer time.
• Finance: Employer-sponsored 401(k), life/disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Perks: Exclusive team discounts on shopping, memberships, and events.

Medical Coverage

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Vacation, holidays, volunteering

Retirement Package

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Insurance & Coverage

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Onsite & Preventative Care

We make staying healthy easy with 100% covered preventative exams (including flu shots) and onsite pharmacy services at major campuses. Plus, stay active with free fitness center access at major Highmark campuses, Allegheny General, and West Penn Hospital.

Make Mindful Changes

Secure bicycle parking at major campuses. Healthy food options at onsite cafeterias. Stress management classes including yoga, mindfulness, and meditation.

Holistic Support, 24/7

Work-life resources including assistance programs and financial counseling services. 24/7 telephone access to health and wellness coaching.

Get Rewarded for Giving Back

Health incentive program that rewards team members. Team member networks to gather in the name of health. Paid volunteer time and incentives for making a difference.

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2. Interview

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3. Job Offer

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4. Pre-Employment

After you accept online, we'll guide you through standard screening (including a background check and drug screen, plus health screenings for certain clinical roles). Once cleared, we"ll officially confirm your start date!

5. Onboarding

Welcome aboard! Before Day 1, we'll send everything you need to hit the ground running-including your schedule, location, and the required identification documents to bring with you.

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