Central Sterile Processing Associate

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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 Mercy
- Pay: $19.40–$30.14 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-22T14:30:30.373Z

## Description

**Earn Up to a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus — Join the ST Health Mercy Team!**

Certified & Experienced (1+ year) Central Sterile Processing Technician hires are eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus (limited-time enhanced offering)!

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