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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support a team of sterile processing professionals, including hiring, scheduling, and performance management.
- Collaborate with OR clinicians and leadership to manage surgical tray inventory, consignment contracts, and instrumentation needs.
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies and ensure staff competency and orientation.
- Monitor departmental performance, budgets, and supply levels; provide regular reports to the OR Unit Director.
- Serve as a key liaison between Sterile Processing and internal stakeholders to ensure service satisfaction.
- Remain accessible for 24/7 staff support (no on-call, weekends, or holidays required).
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth.
- Associate degree in nursing, Business, or related field.
- 5 years of experience in Central Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology.
- 3 years supervisory or team lead experience required.
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers, physicians, staff of other hospital departments, and outside contacts.
- Must have a Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or Certified Registered Central Service Technician provisional certification and pass the certification exam prior to moving into the role.
- Must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis
- Must be able to stand for all shift hours and be able to pick up, push, pull etc. 35 pounds.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician with Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
- Act 34
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$25.97–$45.04 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Manager, Central Sterile Processing — Pittsburgh, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Manager, Central Sterile Processing at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
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# Manager, Central Sterile Processing
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health St. Margaret
- Pay: $25.97–$45.04 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-25T14:45:16.753Z
## Description
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…Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

I came in as a PCT with zero healthcare experience. Two years later Pepper is paying for my nursing degree while I work the schedule school needs.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
Patient Care Tech
Senior PCT / Unit Secretary
PCT III — precepting new hires
Nursing school on tuition support
Graduate nurse at Pepper
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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