Sterile Processing Technician II

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure instruments and equipment are properly decontaminated, assembled, sterilized, stored, and tracked. The role involves cross-campus support between Longwood and Chestnut Hill with 3 onsite days at Longwood and 2 onsite days at Chestnut Hill, 8:00–4:30.

Strong infection control adherence and data entry are essential. Responsibilities include monitoring sterilization, logging cycles, disinfectant testing, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of sterile processing experience.
• CRCST certification required; CER/CFER preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination and processing of instruments and equipment.
• Operates decontamination equipment per policy and manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintains daily logs and quality control checks for disinfection.
• Inspects instruments for proper function and notes unserviceable items.
• Assembles, wraps, and labels trays for sterilization and tracks through the process.
• Uses instrument tracking system to document steps in packaging and sterilization.
• Loads and operates sterilizers and records processing details.
• Monitors sterilization processes for sterility assurance and lot control.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintains stock levels in sterile storage.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational and numerical ability

Computer literacy

Sterilization equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of Sterile Processing experience

CRCST certification

CER certification or CFER preferred

Job description

This role will go between Longwood Medical and Chesnut Hill. 3 days onsite at Longwood, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. 2 days onsite at Chesnut Hill, Tuesday, Friday. Hours are 8:00-4:30PM.

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Sterile Processing Department (SPD), the Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for ensuring that all instruments and equipment are properly decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed, and tracked in a quality/timely manner throughout the institute. Under direct/indirect supervision, follows approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures to perform a variety of duties related to the care and reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and accessories. This position is also responsible for product ordering, receipt, storage, and delivery of linens throughout the Institute as required.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high‑risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School‑affiliated hospitals.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs clinic rounds to collect used/contaminated instruments and equipment for decontamination and processing.
• Operates decontamination equipment according to established policies and procedures and manufacturer guidelines. Decontaminates and cleans instruments and equipment adhering to hospital policies for universal precautions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of high‑level disinfection of various equipment (maintains daily log, testing efficacy of disinfecting solution with each cycle, performs biological tests, test strips quality control checks, and completes log, as per department policies and procedures).
• Inspects instruments and equipment to ensure proper functioning and notifies supervisor of unserviceable items.
• Assembles and wraps trays for sterilization following established procedures for completeness, labeling, and documentation.
• Utilizes instrument tracking system to document each step in the packaging and sterilization process. Enters computerized data on a keyboard or touchscreen to properly assemble and label procedure kits.
• Uses computer keyboard or touchscreen to print out accurate labels for procedure kits; places labels or other printed‑out notices on kits using approved department procedures.
• Loads and operates sterilizers according to established policies and procedures, documents the contents and processing information according to departmental policy. Consistent log‑in/log‑out of systems, including but not limited to Sterile Processing Microsystems (SPM). Utilizes automated instrument tracking system as necessary.
• Performs monitoring of all sterilization processes that affect the achievement of sterility to include mechanical, chemical, and biological as well as procedures for lot control and traceability according to Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation standards.
• Performs assigned cleaning duties as scheduled to ensure a clean and orderly environment.
• Maintains supply levels of sterile stock utilized in the sterile storage/emergency cart assembly area.
• Assists supervisor in controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.
• Assists with instrumentation inventory management (repairs, replacements, and back up instrumentation).
• Delivers linens to assigned storage locations as required.
• Performs lab coat fittings and submits lab coat orders to uniform supplier as required.
• Provides department operational support between campuses (Chestnut Hill or Longwood) as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Good verbal and written communication skills (in English) being concise by phone and in person.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and the ability to receive and give back constructive feedback.
• Organizational and numerical ability to receive, count and store materials.
• Ability to operate a personal computer to access and input information.
• Ability to operate automatic washers and sterilization equipment according to the original equipment manufacturers.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of Sterile Processing experienced required.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD) required.
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) certification through HSPA or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) certification through CBSPD preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Patient Contact

None

At Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we.

Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$56,900.00 - $62,600.00