Central Sterile Processing Technician (UPMC Passavant Cranberry)

About the position

ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Central Sterile Processing Technician to support the Sterilization Department at the Cranberry location. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and assembles surgical trays and equipment.
• Adheres to decontamination, sterile processing, infection control, and safety policies.
• Troubleshoots decontamination/sterilization equipment.
• Performs related duties as assigned or required in emergencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of performance improvement tools and techniques.
• Continuously improves care quality and integrates best practices.
• Shares improvements with other units.
• Communicates effectively with care providers and recommends practice changes.
• Ensures comprehensive documentation for caregiver communication.
• Analyzes clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues critically.
• Incorporates goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Builds compassionate patient relationships.
• Shares new knowledge through presentations, posters, and publications.
• Builds productive relationships through mentoring and positive communication.
• Coaches on cultural diversity and addresses workplace issues.
• Maintains accountability for safe work hours, time management, and healthy lifestyles.
• Mentors and educates peers, positively impacting patients and the healthcare team.
• Shares expertise within and beyond the clinical unit.
• Pursues professional development to improve practice and patient care.
• Recommends and participates in clinical care improvements and change initiatives.
• Builds healthy relationships among colleagues and disciplines.
• Sets priorities effectively.
• Monitors and ensures proper function of sterilizers.
• Develops skills through educational programs.
• Communicates using good interpersonal skills.
• Assesses supplies for surgical procedures and sets up case carts.
• Maintains and reassembles instrument trays and patient care equipment.
• Practices cost containment in work organization.
• Demonstrates commitment to core values by understanding and meeting the needs of patients, families, physicians, and co-workers.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Works as a team member and is accountable for responsibilities.
• Cleans and decontaminates reusable equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Requirements

• High school Graduate/GED OR 1 year of experience with UPMC.
• Six months of healthcare experience required.
• Currently enrolled in an Accredited Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing Program Preferred.
• Must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis.