Sterile Processing Specialist II

Salem Hospital; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to perform routine sterile processing, including decontamination, inspection, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation.

You will operate washers and sterilizers, inspect for cleanliness and completeness, assemble trays, and maintain traceability using instrument tracking systems in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Licenses/credentials: CRCST preferred/required as applicable.
• Experience: 1-2 years as Central Sterile Technician or similar in healthcare.
• Knowledge/Abilities: sterile processing principles, instrumentation, sterilization methods, infection prevention; follow detailed procedures, maintain safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation.
• Operate washers, sterilizers and related equipment per policy and IFUs.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and completeness; identify items needing repair or replacement.
• Assemble instrument trays and procedure sets according to standardized listings.
• Maintain instrument traceability using tracking systems.
• Manage stock of sterile supplies and processing consumables.
• Transport instruments and supplies to care areas; communicate issues to staff.
• Adhere to regulatory, accreditation and infection prevention standards; participate in training and competency programs.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument handling

Infection control

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Workflow prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CRCST

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to perform routine sterile processing, including decontamination, inspection, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation.

You will operate washers and sterilizers, inspect for cleanliness and completeness, assemble trays, and maintain traceability using instrument tracking systems in a fast-paced hospital setting.