Sterile Processing Tech I

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to assemble instrument trays and process instruments for sterilization. Shift is 7am-3:30pm, on-site in Boston.

You will transport and decontaminate instruments, operate sterilizers, and support the SPD with routine information and tasks. CRCST/CSPDT certification is required within one year of hire. Competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required within one year from hire date.

Responsibilities

• Transports surgical instruments and materials between surgical suites and SPD.
• Restocks surgical core areas with sterilized instruments per guidelines.
• Receives, sorts and decontaminates soiled instruments using logs and cleaning equipment.
• Operates decontamination machinery (automatic washers, cart washers, endoscope reprocessors).
• Inspects, assembles and sterilizes instrument trays and medical supply packets.
• Operates sterilizers and monitors data during cycles.
• Answers department calls and provides routine information; escalate complex queries.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Position Summary

Assembles instrument trays for surgical procedures using computerized count sheets and processes instrumentation for sterilization and distribution.

Schedule: 7am-3:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Transports surgical instruments and medical materials between the surgical suites and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) following departmental procedures.
• Restocks surgical core areas with sterilized instruments per department guidelines.
• Receives, sorts, and decontaminates soiled instruments and equipment using manual logs and various cleaning equipment.
• Operates decontamination machinery such as automatic washers, cart washers, and endoscope reprocessors.
• Inspects, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instrument trays and medical supply packets according to standard lists and manufacturer guidelines.
• Operates sterilizers, sets appropriate programs, and monitors critical data during sterilization cycles.
• Answers departmental phone calls, forwards messages, and provides routine information, escalating complex queries when necessary.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required

Licensure / Certifications

• Certification as a Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) is required upon hire or within one year from the hire date OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required upon hire or within one year from the hire date.

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.