Sterile Processing Technician

Northeast Hospital Corporation; United States; Sur place; USD 34 000 - 51 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician 1 to join our surgical support team. Under supervision, you will perform decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and storage of instrumentation, ensuring cleanliness and safety for procedures.

You will work with OR teams to meet real-time surgical needs, maintain inventory, and help build case carts. This entry-level role requires attention to detail, physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent certification (CBSPD or HSPA) required within 12 months of hire.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsabilités

• Decontamination & Cleaning: safely clean, disinfect, and decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment.
• Operate washers, ultrasonic machines, and testing equipment.
• Identify equipment issues and communicate repair needs.
• Prep & Packaging: inspect, assemble, and prepare instrument trays per standards.
• Ensure instruments are functional, complete, and debris-free.
• Package items correctly for sterilization with indicators.
• Sterilization & Storage: operate sterilizers and monitor cycles.
• Perform routine testing and document results.
• Maintain sterile inventory and transport supplies.
• Case Support & Service: build surgical case carts and ensure supplies are ready.
• Partner with OR teams to meet surgical needs in real time.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Lift 50 lbs

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

CBSPD Certification

HSPA Certification

Description du poste

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under the general guidance and direction of the CSP Manager and Supervisor of Sterile Processing, the Sterile Processing Technician 1 utilizes entry level skill sets to enact Sterile Processing functions as directed. The Sterile Processing Technician 1 works with preceptors and the Sterile Processing Supervisor Technician to develop the skills required to independently perform all primary functions. Primary Sterile Processing responsibilities include receiving instrumentation, sorting and decontamination of procedural items and instrumentation; inspection and assembly of minor instrument groups and instrument trays; identification of respective sterilization method and cycle selection, accurate documentation for all sterile processes; and accurate inventory assignment relating to the case building process.

Sterile Processing Technician Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) Make a direct impact on patient safety every day.

Why This Role Matters

Join a critical behind-the-scenes team that ensures surgical and procedural equipment is safe, sterile, and ready when patients need it most. Your work directly supports exceptional care across our operating rooms and procedural areas.

What You’ll Do

• Decontamination & Cleaning Safely clean, disinfect, and decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment
• Operate washers, ultrasonic machines, and testing equipment
• Identify equipment issues and communicate repair needs
• Prep & Packaging Inspect, assemble, and prepare instrument trays per established standards
• Ensure instruments are functional, complete, and free of debris
• Package items correctly for sterilization with required indicators
• Sterilization & Storage Operate sterilizers (Steam, Low Temp, AER) and monitor cycles
• Perform routine testing and document results
• Maintain sterile inventory and transport supplies appropriately
• Case Support & Service Build surgical case carts and ensure supplies are accurate and ready
• Partner with OR teams to meet surgical needs in real time
• Maintain inventory and return unused supplies

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent Certification (CBSPD or HSPA) required within 12 months of hire
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks

Why Join BILH?

• Be part of a mission-driven health system
• Work alongside dedicated perioperative teams
• Opportunities for training, certification, and career growth
• A role where precision and teamwork truly save lives

Pay Range: $25.00 - $37.15 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.