Sterile Processing Technician
Role Overview
Independently performs sterile processing activities, including reprocessing specialty instrumentation and equipment.
Applies advanced sterile processing knowledge, manufacturer instructions for use, and departmental standards to support quality, productivity, and customer service.
Key Skills for This Role
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Department and organization
Central Sterile Processing Services cleans, decontaminates, sterilizes, and distributes medical equipment and supplies used in surgeries, procedures, and patient care areas.
Mass General Brigham supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service.
Role summary
Independently performs sterile processing activities, including reprocessing specialty instrumentation and equipment.
Applies advanced sterile processing knowledge, manufacturer instructions for use, and departmental standards to support quality, productivity, and customer service.
Essential functions
- Decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, sterilizes, stores, and distributes reusable medical devices and surgical instruments.
- Operates processing equipment, inspects instruments, assembles trays, documents activity in tracking systems, and maintains inventory.
- Transports supplies and reports equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, and safety risks.
- Complies with regulatory, accreditation, infection prevention, and departmental standards; participates in training and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- CRCST certification from HSPA or C.S.P.D.T. certification from CBSPD required.
- One to two years of experience as a Central Sterile Technician or similar healthcare role required.
- Knowledge of sterile processing, instrumentation, sterilization, and infection prevention; proficiency in assembly, packaging, sterilization, and equipment handling.
- Must follow detailed procedures and safety protocols, work accurately, communicate and collaborate effectively, and adapt to changing priorities.
Workplace
- The position is onsite at 80 Blossom Street.
- The role does not require patient care.
Schedule
- Scheduled for 40 hours per week.
Compensation
- Pay is listed as USD 23–33 per hour.
Physical requirements
Standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, handling, and fine manipulation are frequent job activities; lifting of 35 pounds or more may occur with an assistive device.
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