Sterile Processing Tech II - Evenings

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$8,500 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts is seeking a skilled Sterile Processing Technician to assemble surgical instrument trays and ensure proper sterilization. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of Sterile Processing experience and certifications like CRCST or CSPDT. Responsibilities include transporting surgical instruments, operating sterilization equipment, and providing departmental leadership. Full-time hires are eligible for an $8,500 sign-on bonus with a schedule from 3pm-11:30pm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Sterile Processing required.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required.

Responsibilities

• Transport and restock surgical instrumentation and medical materials.
• Receive, sort, clean, and decontaminate instruments and equipment.
• Operate and maintain cleaning and decontamination equipment.
• Inspect, prepare, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Load, program, and monitor sterilizers during cycles.
• Manage telephone communications and provide information.
• Provide departmental leadership in the absence of senior staff.
• Address customer requests and complete shift reports.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation handling

Decontamination techniques

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Cleaning and decontamination equipment

Job description

We are currently offering a $8,500 sign on bonus for full-time hires.

Schedule: 3pm-11:30pm

Position Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

• Transports and restocks surgical instrumentation and medical materials within surgical suites and SPD according to departmental policies.
• Receives, sorts, cleans, and decontaminates soiled reusable instruments and equipment, manually logging items received.
• Operates and maintains cleaning and decontamination equipment such as washers, reprocessors, and pasteurizers.
• Inspects, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instruments and materials, following standardized lists and manufacturer guidelines.
• Loads, programs, and monitors sterilizers during sterilization cycles to ensure proper operation and safety.
• Manages telephone communications, providing routine information and directing complex inquiries to supervisors.
• Provides departmental leadership in the absence of senior staff, organizing daily operations and prioritizing work to meet clinical needs.
• Addresses customer requests, resolves issues, and completes daily shift reports to maintain smooth department workflow.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma/GED required

Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience in Sterile Processing required

Licensure/ Certifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required