Join a Team That Makes a Difference Every Day

UPMC 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.

️ 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 UPMC'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 experienceOR

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

+ 1 year of experience within UPMC

+ 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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran