Tech II, Sterile Processing

Boston Children's Hospital; Needham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Child care subsidies

Student loan subsidies

Paid time off

403(b) Retirement Savings

Pension

Licensing reimbursement

Cell phone discounts

T-passes discounts

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to assemble and sterilize surgical instruments, restock supply carts, and support the SPD with decontamination and instrument processing. The role requires CRCST or CSPDT certification and at least two years of Sterile Processing experience.

Facilities include a generous sign-on bonus of $8,500 for full-time hires, with comprehensive benefits and flexible scheduling options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Sterile Processing required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assembles instrument trays for surgical procedures.
• Transports and restocks surgical instrumentation within surgical suites and SPD.
• Receives, sorts, cleans, and decontaminates soiled instruments and logs items.
• Operates cleaning/decontamination equipment such as washers and reprocessors.
• Inspects, packages, and sterilizes instruments per guidelines.
• Programs and monitors sterilizers to ensure safe operation.
• Manages telephone communications and directs inquiries to supervisors.
• Provides leadership in the absence of senior staff and coordinates daily operations.
• Addresses customer requests and completes shift reports to maintain workflow.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are currently offering a $8,500 sign on bonus for full-time hires. Schedule: 8am-4:30pm Mon-Friday

Position Summary:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Transports and restocks surgical instrumentation and medical materials within surgical suites and SPD according to departmental policies.
• Receives, sorts, cleans, and decontaminates soiled reusable instruments and equipment, manually logging items received.
• Operates and maintains cleaning and decontamination equipment such as washers, reprocessors, and pasteurizers.
• Inspects, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instruments and materials, following standardized lists and manufacturer guidelines.
• Loads, programs, and monitors sterilizers during sterilization cycles to ensure proper operation and safety.
• Manages telephone communications, providing routine information and directing complex inquiries to supervisors.
• Provides departmental leadership in the absence of senior staff, organizing daily operations and prioritizing work to meet clinical needs.
• Addresses customer requests, resolves issues, and completes daily shift reports to maintain smooth department workflow.

Minimum QualificationsEducation:

High School Diploma/GED required

Experience:

Minimum of two years of experience in Sterile Processing required

Licensure/ Certifications:

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) OR certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required

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
• cell phone plan discounts
• discounted rates on T-passes

Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.