Tech III, Sterile Processing

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to join the SPD team overnight. You will handle decontamination, sterilization, and tray preparation while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role requires a minimum of three years in Sterile Processing and CRCST or CSPDT certification, with CER attainable within one year. Competitive benefits and a comprehensive pay package accompany a structured schedule.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of three years of experience in Sterile Processing.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required; CER certification within one year of hire.
• CIS certification preferred.

Aufgaben

• Receives, sorts, cleans, and decontaminates reusable instruments and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines; logs received items manually.
• Operates cleaning and decontamination machinery including washers, reprocessors, cart washers, and pasteurizers.
• Inspects, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instruments and materials; prepares trays per standardized lists and operates sterilizers monitoring critical settings.
• May lead department operations in the absence of the SPD Manager by organizing workflow, prioritizing tasks, and addressing customer needs.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge on medical instrument processing through education, professional organizations, and participates in hospital committees.
• Assists with staff training, competency testing, and may serve as charge person to manage department workflow and safety.
• Communicates and collaborates with department staff, OR personnel, and managers to ensure smooth operations and complete accurate documentation.
• Troubleshoots daily operational problems and uses resources to support decision-making and problem resolution.

Kenntnisse

Sterile Processing

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/GED

CRCST

CSPDT

CER

CIS (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

This role is eligible for a $8,500 sign on bonus (not eligible for internal candidates and not eligible for former BCH employees who worked here in the past 12 months).

Schedule: 11:00pm-7:30am

Position Summary

Is knowledgeable of the roles and job responsibilities of Sterile Processing Technicians Levels I & II and may perform any of these tasks as needed to assist with operations within the department. Sets the example in the department and is knowledgeable about all tasks associated with sterile processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Receives, sorts, cleans, and decontaminates reusable instruments and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines; logs received items manually.
• Operates cleaning and decontamination machinery including washers, reprocessors, cart washers, and pasteurizers.
• Inspects, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instruments and materials; prepares trays per standardized lists and operates sterilizers monitoring critical settings.
• May lead department operations in the absence of the SPD Manager by organizing workflow, prioritizing tasks, and addressing customer needs.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge on medical instrument processing through education, professional organizations, and participates in hospital committees.
• Assists with staff training, competency testing, and may serve as charge person to manage department workflow and safety.
• Communicates and collaborates with department staff, OR personnel, and managers to ensure smooth operations and complete accurate documentation.
• Troubleshoots daily operational problems and uses resources to support decision-making and problem resolution.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required

Experience

• Minimum of three years of experience in Sterile Processing required

Licensure/ Certifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required
• Candidates are required to have the Certified Endoscopy Reprocessor (CER) certification at the time of hire, or they must obtain it within one year of being hired.
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) preferred

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.