About this role
ST Health 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? ST Health 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 ST Health
- 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.
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$19.40–$30.14 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Central Sterile Processing Associate — Pittsburgh, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Central Sterile Processing Associate at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
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# Central Sterile Processing Associate
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Business unit: ST Health Presbyterian
- Pay: $19.40–$30.14 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-10T21:47:54.07Z
## Description
ST Health 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? ST Health 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.
…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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