Sterile Processing Tech — Onsite Boston, Impactful Role

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, sterilization, and packaging of reusable medical devices in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires certification or eligibility (CRCST/CSPDT), a high school diploma, and 1–2 years of experience in sterile processing. Candidates must follow IFU, maintain traceability, and collaborate with a care team to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required or eligible.
• 1–2 years in a healthcare sterile processing role preferred.
• Knowledge of sterile processing principles, instrumentation, sterilization methods, and infection prevention standards.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, maintain traceability, and work in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation.
• Operates sterile processing equipment, including washers and sterilizers.
• Inspects instruments for cleanliness and function; identifies items needing repair or replacement.
• Assembles instrument trays and procedure sets according to standardized lists and quality standards.
• Utilizes instrument tracking systems to document processing 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 staff.
• Complies with regulatory, accreditation, infection prevention, and departmental standards.
• Participates in training, competency validation, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrumentation

Communication

Teamwork

Procedure compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CRCST or CSPDT certification (or eligibility)

Job description

Mass General Brigham's Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, sterilization, and packaging of reusable medical devices in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires certification or eligibility (CRCST/CSPDT), a high school diploma, and 1–2 years of experience in sterile processing. Candidates must follow IFU, maintain traceability, and collaborate with a care team to ensure patient safety.