Sterile Process Technician I

Shriners Children's; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's is seeking a Sterile Process Technician I to decontaminate, clean, process, assemble, sterilize, store and distribute sterile medical devices used in patient care. This role is essential for infection prevention and patient safety at The Shriners Hospital for Children.

Responsibilities include maintaining instrument trays, sterilization records, surgeon's sheets, and coordinating with Sterile Processing for schedule changes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Selects, utilizes and maintains count sheets for instrumentation.
• Ensures functionality, cleanliness and completeness of instrument trays.
• Utilizes appropriate packaging for sterilization.
• Selects and maintains surgeon's preference sheets through the computer.
• Notifies Sterile Processing for schedule changes.
• Monitors and documents sterilization.
• Maintains 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.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners 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.

Company Overview

Shriners 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 Description

Job Summary

The 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 Responsibilities

• Selects, utilizes and maintains count sheets for instrumentation.
• Ensures functionality, cleanliness and completeness of instrument trays.
• Utilizes appropriate packaging for sterilization
• Selects and maintains surgeon's preference sheets through the computer.
• Notifies Sterile Processing for schedule changes.
• Monitors and documents sterilization
• Maintains 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 Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)
• 1 year sterile processing experience

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.