Sterile Processing Technician Senior

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician II/Advanced resource to support the Mass General Brigham Sterile Processing Department at 75 Francis Street.

This onsite role focuses on complex reprocessing, training, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance to maintain patient safety and departmental excellence. You will independently reprocess complex instrumentation, serve as a preceptor, monitor sterilization processes, and participate in

Qualifications

• Education requirements include high school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure: CRCST required; CIS/CER preferred.
• Experience: 2–3 years in sterile processing.

Responsibilities

• Reprocesses complex surgical instrumentation per IFU and standards.
• Preceptor and technical resource for staff training in sterile processing.
• Performs sterilization and quality assurance per regulatory requirements.
• Identifies and resolves processing discrepancies and equipment issues.
• Participates in projects and implements new instrumentation.

Skills

Sterile processing

Training & mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CRCST Certification

CIS Certification preferred

CER Certification preferred

Tools

Instrument tracking systems

Job description

Site

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Responsible for serving as an advanced technical resource within the Sterile Processing Department. Performs complex reprocessing activities and supports staff development, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and departmental improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and operational excellence. Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Performs all responsibilities of the Sterile Processing Technician I and II roles.
• Independently reprocesses complex surgical instrumentation, specialty devices, and advanced procedure sets in accordance with manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) and departmental standards.
• Serves as a preceptor and technical resource for staff, providing training and support related to sterile processing practices and instrumentation.
• Performs sterilization/HLD monitoring, equipment testing, and quality assurance activities in accordance with departmental procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Assists in identifying and resolving processing discrepancies, equipment issues, and quality concerns.
• Participates in departmental projects, process improvement initiatives, and implementation of new instrumentation, equipment, and technologies
• Supports compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, infection prevention, and departmental standards.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Licenses and Credentials:Certified Registered Central Service Technician [CRCST] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or C.S.P.D.T - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. required; Certified Instrument Specialist [CIS] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) preferred; Certified Endoscope Reprocessor [CER] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) preferred

Experience: Sterile Processing Experience 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of sterile processing workflows, instrumentation, sterilization methods, and specialty procedural support practices.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex instrument workflow issues.
• Strong understanding of infection prevention, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to serve as a subject matter expert and provide training, mentorship, and technical guidance.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with instrument tracking systems and specialty certifications preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionaly (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionaly (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionaly (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionaly (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionaly (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionaly (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Pay Range

$23.34 - $33.37/Hourly Grade 5

EEO Statement

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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