Sterile Processing Tech I — Onsite Evening Shift

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 66,878,000 - 95,619,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to perform decontamination, inspection, and sterilization of reusable medical devices and surgical instruments at our Boston facility. You will operate washers and sterilizers, ensure traceability, and maintain stock to support clinical teams.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strict adherence to IFU guidelines, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting.

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.
• 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

Sterile processing workflows

Procedures compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Some high school completed

CRCST preferred

Job description

Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to perform decontamination, inspection, and sterilization of reusable medical devices and surgical instruments at our Boston facility. You will operate washers and sterilizers, ensure traceability, and maintain stock to support clinical teams.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strict adherence to IFU guidelines, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting.