Sterile Process Technician I

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Hospital is seeking a Sterile Process Technician I in the Boston area to join our sterile processing team. The role supports decontamination, cleaning, processing, sterilization, and distribution of instruments used in patient care.

Your work ensures infection prevention and patient safety, with opportunities to grow in a renowned pediatric system. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, CSPDT certification, and about one year of sterile processing experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CSPDT preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of sterile processing experience.
• Ability to maintain instrument counts and prepare trays.

Responsibilities

• Selects, utilizes and maintains count sheets for instrumentation.
• Ensures functionality, cleanliness and completeness of instrument trays.
• Operates packaging for sterilization and maintains surgeon's preference sheets.
• Notifies Sterile Processing for schedule changes.
• Monitors and documents sterilization and maintains Sterile Core and OR supplies.
• Demonstrates competency in operation of all related equipment.
• Retrieves floor instruments in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Education

CSPDT certification

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. 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.

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

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

Additional Information

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

• Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!