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type: 'JobPosting'
title: 'Central Sterile Processing Associate'
url: 'https://pepper2.socialhost.dev/job/23361276/central-sterile-processing-associate/'
job_id: '23361276'
organization: 'SFX Demo'
location: 'Pittsburgh, PA'
employment_type: 'Full-Time'
date_posted: '2026-01-09T09:45:47.937Z'
date_modified: '2026-05-18T09:14:08.423Z'
---

# Central Sterile Processing Associate

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Business unit: ST Health Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Pay: $19.40–$30.14 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-01-09T09:45:47.937Z

## Description

Join a Team That Makes a Difference Every Day

**ST Health Children’s Hospital** is hiring for our **Sterile Processing Department** in an **evening shift role**:
**Second Shift, Monday–Friday**
Includes every other weekend, holiday, and one summer/winter obligation
**Training:** 10–12 weeks on day shift to build confidence and readiness

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be the **first line of defense in patient care**, ensuring safe, sterile instruments for surgeries and procedures across our hospital and clinic network. You’ll thrive in a **team-oriented environment** that values integrity, responsibility, and a strong work ethic.

##### ✨ Perks & Benefits

- **Sign-on bonus up to $5,000**

- **Clearly defined career ladder**

- **Supportive, collaborative team culture**

Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we welcome you to apply and become a vital part of our mission.

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

##### ️ Role Purpose

Train to perform all duties related to the **decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution** of reusable surgical instruments and equipment—following strict procedures to ensure patient safety.

##### Key Responsibilities

- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments manually and mechanically

- Assemble surgical trays and set up case carts per procedure requirements

- Monitor and document sterilizer parameters; troubleshoot equipment

- Maintain inventory and ensure proper storage and distribution

- Follow infection control, safety, and sterile processing protocols

- Communicate effectively with team members and other departments

- Participate in performance improvement and educational programs

- Demonstrate accountability, time management, and healthy work habits

- Build positive relationships and mentor others

- Uphold ST Health’s Core Values: responsibility, sensitivity, accuracy, timeliness, coordination, and thoroughness

Ready to make a difference every day? Apply now and help us deliver safe, high-quality care to every patient, every time.

- **Education/Experience:**

- High school diploma/GED or equivalent with no experience
**OR**

- Currently enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technician or Sterile Processing program (preferred)
**OR**

- 1 year of experience within ST Health

- **Continuing Education:**

- **Grandfathered technicians** (no certification): Must complete **10 hours** of continuing education annually to remain qualified.

- **Certified staff**: Must complete **10–12 hours** of continuing education annually, as required by the certifying body.

- **Staff pending certification** (within 18 months of hire): Continuing education not required until certification is obtained.

- **Physical Requirements:**

- Must be able to stand for the entire shift.

- Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry up to **35 pounds**.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

- Employees in a Central Sterile position **on or before 12/27/2020** are **grandfathered** and do not need certification unless moving to a position that requires it.

- **Certification required** for employees in **PA and NY facilities** (MD facilities are excluded).

- New hires in PA and NY have **18 months from hire** to obtain certification.

**Accepted Certifications:**

- Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
**OR**

- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) with Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)

- Act 31, 33, 34, 73 clearances with renewal

**ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

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