Tech II, Sterile Processing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Health, vision, dental insurance

Tuition & Certification reimbursement

Retirement plan / 403(b)

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to assemble, decontaminate, and sterilize surgical instruments and materials with strict adherence to guidelines.

You will transport instruments, log items, and support department workflow, including leadership in the absence of senior staff. A CRCST/CSPDT certification and two years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of Sterile Processing experience.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required.
• Ability to follow standardized lists and manufacturer guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and item logging.

Responsibilities

• Transport and restock surgical instrumentation per policies.
• Receive, sort, clean, and decontaminate soiled instruments and equipment; log items.
• Operate cleaning and decontamination equipment (washers, reprocessors, pasteurizers).
• Inspect, prepare, assemble, and sterilize instruments per guidelines.
• Load, program, and monitor sterilizers during cycles for safety.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instruments handling

Leadership (absent senior staff)

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Sterilizers

Washers / Reprocessors

Pasteurizers

Job description

$8,500 sign on bonus for full-time hires. Schedule: 10a-6:30p

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 Qualifications

Education:

• 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 and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.