Sterile Processing Technician II - Onsite Day Shift Growth

Mass General Brigham - Salem Hospital; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 63,670,000 - 90,862,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to perform decontamination, inspection, assembly and sterilization of reusable medical devices and surgical instruments at our onsite facility. You will follow established procedures, maintain traceability through tracking systems, and support timely instrument distribution across care areas.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1-2 years in central sterile, and preferably CRCST/CSPDT credentials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• CRCST or CSPDT certification preferred
• 1-2 years experience in central sterile
• Knowledge of sterile processing principles and infection prevention standards
• Proficiency in instrument assembly, packaging, sterilization and equipment handling
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and safety protocols

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of medical devices and instrumentation.
• Operates washers, sterilizers and related equipment per policies and regulatory requirements.
• Inspects instruments for cleanliness, functionality and completeness; identifies items needing repair or replacement.
• Assembles instrument trays and procedure sets according to trays and quality standards.
• Documents processing activities using instrument tracking systems for traceability.
• Maintains inventory of sterile supplies and processing consumables.
• Transports instruments and supplies to support care areas.
• Assesses equipment malfunctions and communicates safety risks to staff.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and infection prevention standards.
• Participates in training and competency validation.

Skills

Sterile processing

Sterilization

Infection control

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST preferred

CSPDT preferred

Tools

Instrument tracking systems

Washers and sterilizers

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to perform decontamination, inspection, assembly and sterilization of reusable medical devices and surgical instruments at our onsite facility. You will follow established procedures, maintain traceability through tracking systems, and support timely instrument distribution across care areas.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1-2 years in central sterile, and preferably CRCST/CSPDT credentials.