Sterile Processing Tech: Decontam & Assemble Instruments

Tufts Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Sterilization Technician to decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize instruments used hospital-wide. You will receive, sort, and decontaminate items; inspect and package instruments; determine sterilization cycles and document all sterile processes; and manage inventory for case carts and supplies.

The role emphasizes instrument tracking, adherence to protocols, and maintaining a clean work area while following safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred: completed Central Processing program.

Responsibilities

• Receives soiled equipment, instruments, scopes, and supplies from operating rooms and care units.
• Disassembles items and selects cleaning methods.
• Identifies items needing repair and maintains information during cleaning.
• Uses manual cleaning tools and automated washers for decontamination.
• Documents work with instrument tracking software.
• Inspects and assembles equipment following instrument recipes.

Skills

Equipment knowledge

Infection control

Medical terminology

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST or CBSPD certification within 6 months

Certified Central Processing program (preferred)

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Sterilization Technician to decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize instruments used hospital-wide. You will receive, sort, and decontaminate items; inspect and package instruments; determine sterilization cycles and document all sterile processes; and manage inventory for case carts and supplies.

The role emphasizes instrument tracking, adherence to protocols, and maintaining a clean work area while following safety guidelines.