What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician position at UPMC?
Sterile Processing Technician
Full-time, Evening shift, 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM, weekends, holidays, and rotation can be included. This position will train on day shift and then move to their scheduled shift after training.
AFSCME - Union
Posted: March 6th, 2025
Purpose:
Responsible for receiving, reprocessing, and distribution of clean and sterile supplies; cleaning and maintenance of CPR carts and isolation cabinets.
Responsibilities:
- Cleans and restocks CPR carts.
- Performs all duties according to department policies and procedures.
- Operates all departmental equipment and performs operator maintenance.
- Performs all assigned clerical duties, such as answering the telephone, recording of messages, and maintenance of records.
- Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and working order for the Operating Room, OB, and other departments.
- Maintains working knowledge of all products in stock and their appropriate locations.
- Prepares and assembles special items, trays, and packs to meet stated needs of all hospital departments.
- Prepares case carts for the Operating Room.
- Performs all duties related to decontamination, preparation, sterilization/disinfection, and dispatch of instruments, equipment and supplies for the Operating Room, OB, Cardiology, ED/Trauma, and Nursing and ancillary departments.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of sterilization techniques.
