Sterile Processing Tech I — Launch a Central Service Career

Boston Children's Hospital; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to assemble instrument trays and process instrumentation for sterilization and distribution. You will transport instruments between surgical suites and the Sterile Processing Department, restock core areas, and ensure accurate decontamination and sterilization per guidelines.

The role requires handling decontamination machinery, inspecting and packaging trays, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transports surgical instruments and medical materials between surgical suites and SPD following procedures.
• Restocks surgical core areas with sterilized instruments per guidelines.
• Receives, sorts, and decontaminates soiled instruments using logs and cleaning equipment.
• Operates decontamination machinery such as washers and endoscope reprocessors.
• Inspects, assembles, and sterilizes instrument trays and supply packets according to lists and guidelines.
• Operates sterilizers, sets programs, and monitors data during cycles.
• Answers departmental calls, forwards messages, and provides routine information.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to assemble instrument trays and process instrumentation for sterilization and distribution. You will transport instruments between surgical suites and the Sterile Processing Department, restock core areas, and ensure accurate decontamination and sterilization per guidelines.

The role requires handling decontamination machinery, inspecting and packaging trays, and maintaining documentation.