Sterile Process Technician I

The Shriners Hospital for Children; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shriners Hospital for Children in Boston is seeking a Sterile Process Technician I to decontaminate, clean, process, assemble, sterilize, and distribute sterile devices used in patient care.

This role maintains instrument trays, monitors sterilization, and ensures supplies in the Sterile Core and OR suites are ready for procedures. A High School diploma and CSPDT certification with about 1 year of processing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) preferred.
• At least 1 year of sterile processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, cleans, processes, assembles, sterilizes, stores and distributes sterile medical devices.
• Maintains instrument trays, ensures functionality and cleanliness.
• Monitors sterilization and maintains supply levels in Sterile Core/OR suites.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CSPDT

Job description

Company OverviewShriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.Job DescriptionJob SummaryThe Sterile Process Technician I is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing sterile medical devices and equipment used in patient care at The Shriners Hospital for Children. This role is crucial in preventing infection and ensuring patient safety.Key ResponsibilitiesSelects, utilizes and maintains count sheets for instrumentation.Ensures functionality, cleanliness and completeness of instrument trays.Utilizes appropriate packaging for sterilizationSelects and maintains surgeon's preference sheets through the computer.Notifies Sterile Processing for schedule changes.Monitors and documents sterilizationMaintains the Sterile Core and O.R. suites with correct and adequate supplies.Demonstrates competency in the operation of all equipment in this area.Retrieves floor instruments in a timely manner.Other duties as assigned.Preferred QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GEDCertified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)1 year sterile processing experienceCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.