Tech I, Sterile Processing

Boston Children's Hospital; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital in Needham, MA is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to assemble instrument trays for surgical procedures and manage sterilization workflows. You will process instrumentation for sterilization, distribute sterile supplies, and support SPD operations in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and certification as CRCST or CSPDT within one year of hire. The posted pay range reflects reasonable, good-faith compensation.

Qualifications

• Proficient in handling sterile instruments and basic department procedures.
• Ability to operate sterilization equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Transports surgical instruments and materials between surgical suites and SPD as required.
• Restocks surgical core areas with sterilized instruments per guidelines.
• Receives, sorts, and decontaminates soiled instruments using logs and cleaning equipment.
• Operates decontamination machinery (washers, cart washers, endoscope reprocessors).
• Inspects, assembles, and sterilizes instrument trays and packets per lists and manufacturer guidelines.
• Operates sterilizers, sets programs, and monitors data during cycles.
• Answers departmental calls, forwards messages, and escalates complex queries when needed.

Skills

Sterile processing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Schedule: Mon-Friday No weekends or Holidays 10am-6:30pm

Position Summary:

Assembles instrument trays for surgical procedures using computerized count sheets and processes instrumentation for sterilization and distribution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transports surgical instruments and medical materials between the surgical suites and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) following departmental procedures.
• Restocks surgical core areas with sterilized instruments per department guidelines.
• Receives, sorts, and decontaminates soiled instruments and equipment using manual logs and various cleaning equipment.
• Operates decontamination machinery such as automatic washers, cart washers, and endoscope reprocessors.
• Inspects, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instrument trays and medical supply packets according to standard lists and manufacturer guidelines.
• Operates sterilizers, sets appropriate programs, and monitors critical data during sterilization cycles.
• Answers departmental phone calls, forwards messages, and provides routine information, escalating complex queries when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

• High School Diploma/GED required

Licensure/ Certifications:

• Certification as a Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) is required upon hire or within one year from the hire date OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required upon hire or within one year from the hire date.

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, employee discounts and discounted commuter benefits at certain locations. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.