Sterile Processing Tech II
Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Summary: Responsible for performing advanced tasks in the sterile processing department of a healthcare facility.Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions
-Receive used medical instruments and equipment from the operating rooms or other departments.
-Load prepared instruments and equipment into sterilizers, following the prescribed loading patterns and protocols.
-Conduct regular quality checks of instruments, equipment, and packaging materials to ensure compliance with sterilization standards.
-Assist with managing inventory levels, including receiving, inspecting, and restocking sterile supplies.
-Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot sterilization equipment and instrumentation.
-Provide guidance and training to less experienced sterile processing technicians.
Qualifications
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials: Certified Registered Central Service Technician [CRCST] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or C.S.P.D.T - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc required
Experience: Experience as a Central Sterile Technician or similar role in a healthcare setting: 1-2 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of sterile processing principles, practices, and infection control standards.
- Familiarity with medical instruments, equipment, and surgical procedures.
- Proficiency in instrument assembly, packaging, and sterilization techniques.
- Understanding of sterilization equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Schedule: Monday to Friday 11:00AM to 7:30PM
We are seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our Surgery SPD and Supply team. The Sterile Processing Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the cleanliness and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. This position involves a variety of responsibilities, including receiving, decontamination, re-sterilization, and maintaining essential inventory.
As a Sterile Processing Technician, your responsibilities will include:
- Receiving, disassembling, inspecting, and preparing equipment and instruments for cleaning and processing.
- Cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling materials, wrapping kits, and operating sterilizers.
- Maintaining detailed documentation logs of reprocessed instruments and equipment.
- Cleaning and maintaining used articles returned from patient areas.
- Assisting with inventory management and reordering of supplies.
- Preparing preference cards and picking supplies and instrumentation for surgical cases.
- Collaborating with OR staff to ensure equipment/instrumentation readiness.
- Customer Service Responsibilities: To excel in this role, you must convey compassion, show respect for others, be attentive to their needs, collaborate effectively, and act professionally. You'll need to be emotionally self-aware and prioritize safety for both patients and staff.
Working Conditions: This role involves working around mechanical equipment in noisy, humid conditions and handling contaminated equipment. Safety precautions are essential to minimize potential risks. Physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs., stoop, bend, pull, and place/retrieve materials.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$23.34 - $33.37/Hourly
Grade
5
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.