Sterile Processing Tech II: Precision Instrument Care

Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to independently perform sterile processing, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and packaging of reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation. You will follow IFU and departmental standards to support quality, productivity, and patient care.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years of healthcare CS experience, and CRCST or CSPDT certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required.
• 1–2 years experience as Central Sterile Technician preferred.
• Working knowledge of sterile processing principles and infection prevention standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage of reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation per procedures and IFU.
• Operate washers and sterilizers following departmental policies and regulatory requirements.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality and completeness; identify items needing repair or replacement.
• Assemble instrument trays and procedure sets per standardized listings and quality standards.
• Use instrument tracking systems to document processing and maintain traceability.
• Maintain inventory of sterile supplies and processing consumables.
• Transport instruments and supplies to support procedural areas.
• Communicate equipment malfunctions or quality issues to appropriate staff.
• Comply with regulatory, accreditation, infection prevention, and departmental standards.
• Participate in training, competency validation and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument handling

Sterilization methods

Infection prevention

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to independently perform sterile processing, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and packaging of reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation. You will follow IFU and departmental standards to support quality, productivity, and patient care.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years of healthcare CS experience, and CRCST or CSPDT certification.