Sterile Processing Technician

Fenway Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

11 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Fenway Health in Boston seeks a Sterile Supply Technician to support decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of instruments across clinic sites. You will operate and monitor washers, autoclaves, and related equipment, maintaining logs and ensuring traceability and safety.

The role requires CRCST or CSPDT certification or commitment to obtain within three months, a high school diploma, and flexibility to cover various shifts. Competitive benefits and union participation are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CRCST certification and/or CSPDT certification or ability to become certified within three months of hire date.
• Willingness to work any shift FH is open as needed, including evenings, for coverage purposes.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Able to work autonomously while exercising safe judgment and decision-making.
• Responds in a positive manner to constructive criticism.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Effective skills in service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of daily work to ensure a patient-safe environment.
• Prepares supplies and equipment for patient care with proper labeling.
• Maintains adequate instrument par levels in a cost-effective manner.
• Assembles and packages instruments for sterilization per JC, AORN, AAMI, APIC standards.
• Performs decontamination according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and instrument damage to supervisor.
• Monitors sterilization processes and conducts mechanical, chemical, and biological tests for sterility.
• Operates ultrasonic, washer-disinfector, and steam autoclave and documents checks.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Communication

Organized

Autonomous

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Job description

Description

Under the supervision of the Infection Control Officer and as a member of the medical team, the Sterile Supply Technician is responsible for performing a variety of functions from decontamination, to cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of various instruments and equipment according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU). Assumes responsibility for operating and maintaining ultrasonic washer, washer sterilizer, steam autoclave, and all other processing services and supplies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of daily work in a manner which contributes to and ensures an environment of patient safety.
• Prepares supplies and equipment needed for patient care while following standards for labeling of packages and containers.
• Collaborates with Medical Assistant floor leads to maintain adequate par levels of instruments, both common stock and special order items, in a cost-effective manner.
• Assembles and packages instruments for sterilization following practice that is in compliance with JC, AORN, AAMI, and APIC standards.
• Performs decontamination procedures according to prescribed specifications in a safe and cost-effective manner. Prewashes and disassembles instruments for processing according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Addresses damage/repair of instruments upon arrival into decontamination area and reports activities to supervisor. Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Responsible for monitoring all of the sterilization processes that affect the achievement of sterility—the mechanical, chemical, and biological tests, as well as procedures for traceability.
• Operates ultrasonic, washer-disinfector, and steam autoclave and performs weekly and monthly checks and sanitizing as appropriate.
• Performs and documents routine safety checks and cleaning of equipment in appropriate logs. Properly maintains all equipment and keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Correctly packages and wraps supplies and instruments.
• Inspect instruments prior to distribution on the floors/sites for function, defects, cleanliness, and overall condition.
• Assists in other areas of the department and performs additional duties as necessary.
• Maintains adequate documentation on logs for sterilizers, washers, spore testing, and biological and chemical tests.
• Responsible for the efficient supply, storage, maintenance, and adequate disinfection at the point of use of all instruments used in all clinic sites/areas.
• Trains and orients medical assistant staff in proper sterilization as appropriate.
• Maintains familiarity with Fenway Health policies and procedures
• Adheres to medical department standards for attendance and professional dress
• Helps maintain a patient-centered, professional work environment
• Performs related duties as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) and/or Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT) or ability to become certified within three months of hire date
• Willingness to work any shift FH is open as needed, including evenings, for coverage purposes
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Able to work autonomously while exercising safe judgment and decision-making
• Responds in a positive manner to constructive criticism
• Ability to work as a team member
• Effective skills in the areas of service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management
• Able to multitask and function in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individuals

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical training in central processing
• 1 year of related work experience
• Successful completion of Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program or comparable experience
• Experience working with an ethnically, culturally and racially diverse work staff

This is a union position in a Fenway Health bargaining unit represented by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.

We offer competitive salaries, and for those who qualify, an excellent benefits package; including comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans, and a retirement plan with employer match. We also provide 11 paid holidays, paid vacation, and more.

LGBTQIA+ identified persons, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC), and individuals from other historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.