Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Instrument Care

TMH The Miriam Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 2,751,000 - 4,541,000; Full time

Job summary

The Miriam Hospital is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to reprocess surgical instruments and medical equipment in accordance with decontamination, cleaning, high level disinfection (HLD) and sterilization procedures. The role supports several departments and adheres to Brown University Health values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Responsibilities include preparing case carts, loading to OR, restocking, instrument inspection, and logging sterilization data.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST certification within 12 months preferred or required.
• Experience with sterile processing and case cart systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare case carts for each procedure and verify records.
• Access records via computer terminal and print pick lists.
• Load case carts to Operating Rooms and restock supplies as needed.
• Perform decontamination, cleaning, and high-level disinfection per SOPs.
• Inspect instruments, lubricate, and test surgical tools for proper function.
• Document sterilization cycles and maintain logs for loads.
• Follow OSHA/AAMI safety procedures and maintain quality control.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification (HSPA/CBSPD) within 12 months

Tools

Centricity Preoperative Manager Report Tree

Word processing software

Job description

The Miriam Hospital is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to reprocess surgical instruments and medical equipment in accordance with decontamination, cleaning, high level disinfection (HLD) and sterilization procedures. The role supports several departments and adheres to Brown University Health values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Responsibilities include preparing case carts, loading to OR, restocking, instrument inspection, and logging sterilization data.