Sterile Processing Lead Tech III — $8.5k Sign-On (Evening Shift)

Boston Children’s Hospital; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician (Levels I & II) to support the department’s operations. The role requires knowledge of decontamination, sterilization, and instrument preparation, with potential to lead in the absence of the SPD Manager.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED and at least three years in sterile processing. Certifications CRCST or CSPDT are required, with CER to be obtained within one year; CIS is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, clean, decontaminate instruments per guidelines.
• Operate washing and decontamination machinery (washers, reprocessors, cart washers, pasteurizers).
• Inspect, assemble, sterilize instruments; prepare trays and monitor sterilizers.
• May lead department operations when SPD Manager is absent, organize workflow.
• Maintain knowledge through education and professional organizations; participate in hospital committees.
• Assist with staff training, competency testing, and act as charge person to manage workflow.
• Communicate with OR staff and managers to ensure smooth operations and accurate documentation.
• Troubleshoot daily operational problems and aid in decision-making.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CRCST

CSPDT

CER

CIS

Job description

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician (Levels I & II) to support the department’s operations. The role requires knowledge of decontamination, sterilization, and instrument preparation, with potential to lead in the absence of the SPD Manager.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED and at least three years in sterile processing. Certifications CRCST or CSPDT are required, with CER to be obtained within one year; CIS is a plus.