Sterile Processing Technician

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a QA Tech in Sterile Processing to support pediatric surgical teams by ensuring safe, sterile instruments and supplies. You will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize instruments using autoclaves and low-temperature systems, while maintaining documentation and coordinating with OR and nursing staff.

This role offers opportunities for professional development and involvement in quality improvement initiatives that advance child health.

Qualifications

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package and sterilize instruments.
• Follow AAMI, AORN and Joint Commission standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and monitor indicators.
• Manage inventory and case carts; collaborate with OR and nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Operate autoclaves and low-temperature sterilization systems.
• Ensure sterile instruments and trays meet schedule demands.
• Document sterilization cycles and results.
• Support surgical teams and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Sterile processing

Quality assurance

Documentation

Tools

Autoclaves

Low-temperature sterilization

Job description

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a QA Tech, Sterile Processing professional to support our pediatric surgical teams by ensuring safe, sterile instruments and supplies. In this role, you will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays using autoclaves and low-temperature systems, following AAMI, AORN, and Joint Commission standards. You will maintain accurate documentation, monitor biological and chemical indicators, manage inventory and case carts, and collaborate closely with OR and nursing staff to meet demanding surgical schedules. Working in our mission-driven, teaching-hospital environment, you’ll contribute directly to life-changing pediatric care while gaining opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and participation in quality improvement initiatives that advance child health worldwide.