Join Our Team at UPMC Children’s Hospital – Sterile Processing Department!

We’re excited to announce an opening for a Part-Time Sterile Processing Associate in our dynamic department. This role offers the chance to join a supportive team and contribute to the exceptional care provided at UPMC Children’s Hospital.

Why Join Us?

Career Growth: Access to a robust career ladder for professional development.

Sign-On Bonus: Eligible external candidates with 2+ years of prior sterile processing experience may receive a $2,500 sign-on bonus!

About the Role

Schedule: 24 hours per week, day shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, three days a week). Occasional weekend or holiday shifts may be required based on departmental needs.

Responsibilities:

Support weekend duties and assist with staff management during the week.

Ensure high standards of patient care through effective sterile processing.

Key Responsibilities

Decontaminate, clean, inspect, and reassemble equipment and surgical instruments manually or mechanically.

Prepare and assemble surgical trays and case carts as per established guidelines.

Monitor, document, and interpret sterilizer parameters to ensure proper functioning.

Maintain, troubleshoot, and assess all decontamination/sterilization equipment.

Adhere to policies regarding decontamination, infection control, and safety standards.

Manage inventory of instruments and patient care equipment.

Core Competencies

Professional Growth: Pursue education and mentoring opportunities to enhance skills and positively impact patient care and workplace quality.

Collaboration: Build productive working relationships and contribute to a positive team environment.

Communication: Practice clear and concise verbal and written communication to support collaboration and documentation.

Accountability: Maintain responsibility for time management, safe work hours, and adherence to organizational values.

UPMC Core Values

Commit to patient-focused, compassionate care by understanding the needs of patients, families, physicians, and coworkers. Be responsible, sensitive, accurate, and timely to ensure the best experience every time.

Join us and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families at UPMC Children’s Hospital!