Sterile Processing Technician I
Role Overview
Performs routine sterile processing work to support safe patient care and operational effectiveness.
The position does not require direct patient care.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Performs routine sterile processing work to support safe patient care and operational effectiveness.
The position does not require direct patient care.
Essential functions
- Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, store, and distribute reusable medical devices and surgical instruments according to procedures and manufacturer Instructions for Use.
- Operate washers, sterilizers, and related equipment under departmental policies and regulatory requirements.
- Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and completeness; identify items needing repair or replacement.
- Assemble trays, procedure sets, and equipment using standardized tray listings and quality standards.
- Document processing activities in tracking systems and maintain device traceability.
- Maintain sterile supply and consumable inventory; transport instruments and supplies to procedural and patient care areas.
- Communicate equipment malfunctions, processing concerns, quality issues, and safety risks.
- Follow regulatory, accreditation, infection prevention, and departmental standards; participate in training, competency validation, and improvement activities.
Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of sterile processing workflows, instrumentation handling, and infection prevention practices.
- Ability to follow detailed procedures, quality standards, and safety protocols; strong attention to detail and accuracy with repetitive tasks.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Central Sterile Technician or similar healthcare experience of 0–1 year is preferred.
- CRCST certification from HSPA is preferred.
- Some high school completed is preferred.
Workplace and schedule
- Onsite work location is 15 Parkman Street in Boston.
- Scheduled for 40 hours per week on an evening shift.
Compensation
- Pay range is $23.34–$33.37 per hour.
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