Central Sterile Supervisor

The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is hiring for a supervisor in Sterile Processing at 1153 Centre Street, Boston, overseeing daily operations and staff across shifts. The role emphasizes patient safety, quality standards, and efficient processing to support operating rooms and procedural areas.

The position requires a High School Diploma, CRCST/HSPA certification, and 2–3 years of Central Sterile Technician experience. Evening shifts and onsite work are included with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST/HSPA or CIS/CER certifications preferred; CIS/CER preferred.
• Experience: 2–3 years as Central Sterile Technician required.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures and aseptic technique.
• Familiarity with materials management regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily sterile processing operations, staffing, and scheduling.
• Ensures quality, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates workflow between Sterile Processing and OR staff.
• Manages inventory and instrument repair coordination.
• Performs performance management and coaching of staff.
• Participates in audits, quality initiatives, and reporting.

Skills

Patient service

Operations control

Case cart assembly

Sterile procedures

Aseptic technique

Instruments maintenance

Regulatory standards

Education

High school diploma

CRCST/HSPA certification

Tools

None

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Schedule: Full-time 40 hours, evenings

Summary: Responsible for direct supervision of sterile processing staff and daily operational execution across assigned areas or shifts. Accountable for team performance, staffing, workflow management, and ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant sterile processing operations.

Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? No

Essential Functions

• Supervises daily sterile processing operations, including staffing support, workflow oversight, scheduling, and operational coordination activities.
• Supports quality, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance standards across sterile processing operations.
• Oversees workflow coordination between Sterile Processing, Operating Room staff, procedural areas, and external clinics as applicable to support procedural readiness and customer service expectations.
• Monitors and ensures team productivity and daily operational performance.
• Oversees inventory management activities to ensure availability and operational readiness.
• Coordinates instrument repair, maintenance, loaner instrumentation, and vendor support activities as applicable.
• Directly supervises staff, including performance management, coaching, and staffing decisions.
• Participates in departmental audits, quality initiatives, workflow improvement activities, and operational planning efforts.
• Supports timekeeping, staffing documentation, operational reporting, and other departmental administrative functions as assigned.
• Accountable for team performance, adherence to quality standards, and daily operational outcomes within the assigned area.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of Education requirements? No
• License/Certification: Certified Registered Central Service Technician [CRCST] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or C.S.P.D.T - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. required; C ertified Instrument Specialist [CIS] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) preferred; Certified Endoscope Reprocessor [CER] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) preferred.
• Experience: Experience as a Central Sterile Technician 2-3 years required
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Knowledge of case cart assembly, strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with the regulatory standards of materials management.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and maintenance and care of instruments and equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

$32.47 - $47.23/Hourly

Grade

7

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support you.