Sterile Processing Tech I – Onsite Evening Role

Mass General Brigham; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Central Sterile Technician at Newton-Wellesley Hospital to independently perform sterile processing activities for specialty instrumentation and equipment. The role applies advanced sterile processing knowledge, IFU guidance, and departmental standards to support quality, productivity, and patient care.

Responsibilities include decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, equipment tracking, and inventory management, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Experience: 1–2 years in Central Sterile Technician or similar healthcare role.
• Licenses/Certifications: CRCST and/or CSPDT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and storage of reusable medical devices and instruments.
• Operates sterile processing equipment (washers, sterilizers) following policies and regulatory requirements.
• Inspects instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and completeness; identifies items needing repair.
• Assembles instrument trays and sets according to tray listings and quality standards.
• Uses instrument tracking systems to document processing activities and maintain traceability.
• Maintains inventory of sterile supplies and processing consumables.
• Transports instruments and supplies to procedural and patient care areas.
• Communicates equipment malfunctions, processing concerns, and safety risks to appropriate staff.
• Adheres to regulatory, accreditation, infection prevention, and departmental standards.
• Participates in training, competency validation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Sterile processing principles

Infection prevention standards

Instrument assembly

Quality standards

Attention to detail

Teamwork/communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CRCST Certification

CSPDT Certification

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Central Sterile Technician at Newton-Wellesley Hospital to independently perform sterile processing activities for specialty instrumentation and equipment. The role applies advanced sterile processing knowledge, IFU guidance, and departmental standards to support quality, productivity, and patient care.

Responsibilities include decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, equipment tracking, and inventory management, with emphasis on