Sterile Processing Tech — Onsite Day Shift, Precision & Impact

Cooley Dickinson Hospital; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of reusable medical devices in accordance with IFU and departmental standards.

The position requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent (experience in lieu of degree accepted), 1–2 years in a central sterile role, and CRCST or CSPDT preferred.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of sterile processing principles, instrumentation, sterilization methods, and infection prevention standards.
• Proficiency in instrument assembly, packaging, sterilization, and equipment handling.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, quality standards, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, store, and distribute devices per IFU.
• Operate washers, sterilizers, and related equipment following policies.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness and functionality; identify items needing repair.
• Assemble instrument trays and procedure sets according to standards.
• Document processing activities using instrument tracking systems to maintain traceability.
• Maintain inventory of sterile supplies and stock to support operations.
• Transport instruments and supplies to care areas.
• Communicate equipment malfunctions, processing concerns, and safety risks.
• Comply with regulatory, infection prevention, and departmental standards.
• Participate in training, competency validation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Inspection

Instrument handling

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience in lieu of degree accepted

Job description

Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of reusable medical devices in accordance with IFU and departmental standards.

The position requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent (experience in lieu of degree accepted), 1–2 years in a central sterile role, and CRCST or CSPDT preferred.