Sterile Processing Tech I

Boston Children's Hospital; Brighton; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is hiring for a full-time Sterile Processing Technician at the Brighton site. The role involves assembling instrument trays, sterilizing items, and distributing sterile supplies for surgical procedures.

Schedule includes weekdays with weekend staffing requirements and rotating holidays. Qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED and CRCST or CSPDT certification within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required upon hire or within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transports surgical instruments and medical materials between the surgical suites and Sterile Processing Department following departmental procedures.
• Restocks surgical core areas with sterilized instruments per department guidelines.
• Receives, sorts, and decontaminates soiled instruments and equipment using manual logs and cleaning equipment.
• Operates decontamination machinery such as washers, cart washers, and endoscope reprocessors.
• Inspects, assembles, and sterilizes instrument trays and medical supply packets per lists and guidelines.
• Operates sterilizers, sets programs, and monitors data during cycles.
• Answers department phone calls and provides routine information, escalating complex queries when needed.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Open Full-time 20.63–31.46 USD per hour as stated in the posting

Open — Boston Children’s Hospital has a posting for this job. Posted 22 Oct 2026.

This posting

Posted 22 Oct 2026 · Full‑time · 20.63–31.46 USD per hour as stated in the posting

About this job

Job Posting Description

Schedule: 10am-6:30 M-F, 1 weekend (Sat/Sun) required per month, rotating holidays
Location: Franciscans Hospital
Office/ Site Location: Brighton
Position Summary:
Assembles instrument trays for surgical procedures using computerized count sheets and processes instrumentation for sterilization and distribution.
Key Responsibilities:

• Transports surgical instruments and medical materials between the surgical suites and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) following departmental procedures.
• Restocks surgical core areas with sterilized instruments per department guidelines.
• Receives, sorts, and decontaminates soiled instruments and equipment using manual logs and various cleaning equipment.
• Operates decontamination machinery such as automatic washers, cart washers, and endoscope reprocessors.
• Inspects, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instrument trays and medical supply packets according to standard lists and manufacturer guidelines.
• Operates sterilizers, sets appropriate programs, and monitors critical data during sterilization cycles.
• Answers departmental phone calls, forwards messages, and provides routine information, escalating complex queries when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• High School Diploma/GED required

Licensure/ Certifications:

• Certification as a Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) is required upon hire or within one year from the hire date OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required upon hire or within one year from the hire date.