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UPMC

Sterile Processing Technician, UPMC

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Altoona, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

A Sterile Processing Technician sterilizes, cleans, and prepares medical equipment for use. May also help install and repair large equipment. Works in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$46,065 / year median in Pennsylvania

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Sterile Processing Technician Full-time, Night Shift, Sunday-Thursday, 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM, Rotation may be possible. AFSCME -

Union Posted:

July 31, 2026 Eligible new hires may receive up to $5,000 in sign-on bonuses over two years—$5,000 for certified technicians, or $2,500 for non-certified technicians, with an additional $2,500 awarded upon certification.

Purpose:

Responsible for receiving, reprocessing, and distributing 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 messages, and maintaining 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 the 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.