Sterile Processing Tech I: Instrument Decontamination

Tufts Medicine; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine in Boston, MA, is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technologist to support decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of hospital instruments. The role requires receiving, sorting, and decontaminating surgical items, selecting appropriate sterilization cycles, and ensuring accurate inventory for case carts.

Responsibilities include documenting all processing steps, maintaining equipment readiness, and cooperating with peri-operative teams to ensure timely instrument

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification within 12 months of hire.
• Preferred: completion of a certified Central Processing program.

Responsibilities

• Receive, decontaminate, and assemble instruments used hospital-wide.
• Select cleaning methods and document processing steps.
• Inspect packaging, sterilization indicators, and perform sterilizer loading.
• Maintain instrument tracking records and inventory control.
• Communicate unmet surgical supply requests to leadership.

Skills

Equipment operation

Instrumentation knowledge

Infection control knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST or CBSPD certification within 12 months

Certified Central Processing program

Tools

Instrument Tracking software

Job description

Tufts Medicine in Boston, MA, is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technologist to support decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of hospital instruments. The role requires receiving, sorting, and decontaminating surgical items, selecting appropriate sterilization cycles, and ensuring accurate inventory for case carts.

Responsibilities include documenting all processing steps, maintaining equipment readiness, and cooperating with peri-operative teams to ensure timely instrument