Tech I, Sterile Processing

Boston Children’s Hospital; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to assemble instrument trays for surgical procedures, process instrumentation for sterilization, and support SPD operations.

You will transport and restock instruments, decontaminate soiled items, operate washers and endoscope reprocessors, and ensure trays meet manufacturer guidelines.

Must hold a High School Diploma/GED and achieve CRCST or CSPDT certification within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification as CRCST or CSPDT required upon hire or within one year from hire date.

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.

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.