Sterile Processing Tech - Decontam & Sterilize

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Central Sterile Technician to support the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of reusable medical devices and surgical instruments in a fast-paced clinical environment.

You will follow established procedures, maintain instrument traceability, participate in training, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards to support safe patient care and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of sterile processing workflows, instrumentation handling, and infection prevention practices.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation in accordance with established procedures and IFUs.
• Operates sterile processing equipment, including washers, sterilizers, and related technologies, following departmental policies and regulatory requirements.
• Inspects instruments and equipment for cleanliness, functionality, and completeness; identifies items requiring repair or replacement.
• Assembles instrument trays, procedure sets, and equipment according to standardized tray listings and quality standards.
• Utilizes instrument tracking systems to document processing activities and maintain traceability of reusable medical devices.
• Maintains inventory of sterile supplies, processing consumables, and departmental stock to support operational needs.
• Transports instruments, equipment, and supplies to support procedural and patient care areas.
• Recognizes and communicates equipment malfunctions, processing concerns, quality issues, and safety risks to appropriate personnel.
• Complies with applicable regulatory, accreditation, infection prevention, and departmental standards.
• Participates in training, competency validation, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Follow procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification preferred

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Central Sterile Technician to support the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of reusable medical devices and surgical instruments in a fast-paced clinical environment.

You will follow established procedures, maintain instrument traceability, participate in training, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards to support safe patient care and operational effectiveness.