Sterilization Tech: Instrument Decontamination & Assembly

Tufts Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine seeks a Central Services Technician to decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize instruments used hospital-wide. You will receive, sort, and prepare items for sterilization, inspect and package kits, and document processes in tracking systems.

This role supports sterile processing workflows and case-cart readiness with strict infection control adherence. Daily duties include loading sterilizers, performing routine tests, maintaining instrument integrity, and ensuring accurate

Qualifications

• Decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize hospital instruments.
• Receive, sort, decontaminate items; inspect and package kits.
• Identify appropriate sterilization methods and document processes.
• Maintain inventory and ensure case cart readiness.
• Follow infection control standards and PPE guidance.

Responsibilities

• Receive soiled equipment from OR and care areas.
• Disassemble items and select cleaning methods.
• Document sterilization cycles and tracking entries.
• Load sterilizers and monitor cycles, perform basic tests.
• Inspect packaging and ensure labels and indicators are correct.
• Transport items to sterilization and return to stock.

Skills

Equipment operation

Instrumentation knowledge

Instruction comprehension

Procedural conscientiousness

Adherence to guidelines

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST or CBSPD certification within 6 months

Central Processing certification program

Tools

Instrument tracking software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tufts Medicine seeks a Central Services Technician to decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize instruments used hospital-wide. You will receive, sort, and prepare items for sterilization, inspect and package kits, and document processes in tracking systems.

This role supports sterile processing workflows and case-cart readiness with strict infection control adherence. Daily duties include loading sterilizers, performing routine tests, maintaining instrument integrity, and ensuring accurate