Sterile Processing Tech II - Evenings

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance

Child care and student loan subsidies

Generous levels of time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is hiring for a Sterile Processing Technician in Boston, MA. This full-time role involves assembling instrument trays for surgical procedures, cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and providing leadership on the team. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and at least two years of experience in Sterile Processing, with necessary certifications. The position offers an $8,500 sign-on bonus along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 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

• Assembles instrument trays for surgical procedures using computerized count sheets.
• Transports and restocks surgical instrumentation and medical materials.
• Receives, sorts, cleans, and decontaminates soiled reusable instruments.
• Operates and maintains cleaning and decontamination equipment.
• Inspects, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instruments.
• Loads, programs, and monitors sterilizers during sterilization cycles.
• Manages telephone communications and directs inquiries to supervisors.
• Provides departmental leadership in the absence of senior staff.
• Addresses customer requests and completes daily shift reports.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

We are currently offering an $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

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good‑faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job‑related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T‑passes.