About this role
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
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent with no experience
- 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
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 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**
…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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