Senior Sterile Processing Technician – Lead & Trainer

Boston Children's Hospital; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support Level I & II operations, ensuring instruments are cleaned, decontaminated, sterilized, and properly documented. You will work within the SPD department to maintain high standards of safety and quality in instrument processing.

The role may include leading department workflow in the absence of the SPD Manager, training staff, and collaborating with OR teams to resolve issues efficiently.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in Sterile Processing required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required.
• CER certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
• CIS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives, sorts, cleans, and decontaminates reusable instruments and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines; logs received items manually.
• Operates cleaning and decontamination machinery including washers, reprocessors, cart washers, and pasteurizers.
• Inspects, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instruments and materials; prepares trays per standardized lists and operates sterilizers monitoring critical settings.
• May lead department operations in the absence of the SPD Manager by organizing workflow, prioritizing tasks, and addressing customer needs.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge on medical instrument processing through education, professional organizations, and participates in hospital committees.
• Assists with staff training, competency testing, and may serve as charge person to manage department workflow and safety.
• Communicates and collaborates with department staff, OR personnel, and managers to ensure smooth operations and complete accurate documentation.
• Troubleshoots daily operational problems and uses resources to support decision-making and problem resolution.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support Level I & II operations, ensuring instruments are cleaned, decontaminated, sterilized, and properly documented. You will work within the SPD department to maintain high standards of safety and quality in instrument processing.

The role may include leading department workflow in the absence of the SPD Manager, training staff, and collaborating with OR teams to resolve issues efficiently.