Sterile Processing Technician II – Precision & Speed

Mass General Brigham - Salem Hospital; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a skilled Central Sterile Technician to independently perform sterile processing, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and documentation of reusable medical devices.

This role emphasizes adherence to IFU, quality standards, and regulatory requirements in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include operating washers and sterilizers, inspecting instruments, assembling trays, tracking processing activity, maintaining stock, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required; experience may substitute.
• CRCST and CSPDT credentials preferred.
• 1–2 years experience as Central Sterile Technician or similar.
• Strong knowledge of sterile processing principles, instrumentation, sterilization, and infection prevention standards.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Excellent attention to detail and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, store, and distribute reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation.
• Operate washers and sterilizers per policy and regulatory requirements.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and completeness; identify repairs.
• Assemble instrument trays per standard listings and quality standards.
• Use instrument tracking systems to document processing and maintain traceability.
• Maintain inventory of sterile supplies and processing consumables.
• Transport instruments and supplies to care areas.
• Report equipment malfunctions and safety risks to appropriate personnel.
• Comply with regulatory, infection prevention, and departmental standards.
• Participate in training, competency validation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience in lieu of degree accepted

Job description

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a skilled Central Sterile Technician to independently perform sterile processing, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and documentation of reusable medical devices.

This role emphasizes adherence to IFU, quality standards, and regulatory requirements in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include operating washers and sterilizers, inspecting instruments, assembling trays, tracking processing activity, maintaining stock, and ensuring