Sterile Processing Tech II/ 40hr Nights- Sterile Processing
Mass General Brigham
Summary
As a Sterile Processing Technician II, you'll play a critical role in patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments and medical devices are properly decontaminated, assembled, sterilized, and ready for use. You'll collaborate closely with the Operating Room and other departments to maintain the highest standards of quality and compliance. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and is looking for a career pathway within one of the nation's leading healthcare systems.
Job description
About the Role
As a Sterile Processing Technician II, you'll play a critical role in patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments and medical devices are properly decontaminated, assembled, sterilized, and ready for use. You'll collaborate closely with the Operating Room and other departments to maintain the highest standards of quality and compliance. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and is looking for a career pathway within one of the nation's leading healthcare systems.
What You'll Do
- Prepare, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays according to IAHCSMM and CBSPD standards.
- Inventory and restock sterile supplies across hospital departments.
- Operate and monitor sterilization equipment, maintaining accurate records.
- Utilize scanning and computer systems for instrument tracking and case picking.
- Assist with onboarding and training new staff.
- Rotate as needed between the Main SPD, GI, and OSC departments.
What You'll Bring
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience: At least 1 year of Sterile Processing or Central Processing experience preferred.
- Certification: IAHCSMM or CBSPD certification preferred or willingness to obtain within one year.
- Skills: Attention to detail, ability to multitask, and commitment to maintaining safety and sterilization standards.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent education required.
- Effective written and verbal communications skills required.
- Completion of Central Processing Technology Course required.
- At least two (2) years of sterile processing experience required performing all Sterile Processing functions within an operative setting.
- Registered Central Service Technician (C.R.C.S.T) or Certified Sterile Process/Dist Tech (C.S.P.D.T) or equivalent required.
- Demonstrates proper preparation of instruments for sterilization.
- Practices proper techniques for all biological testing of sterilizers.
- Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of steam sterilization and associated record-keeping.
- Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of Sterrad low temp sterilization and associated record-keeping.
- Practices proper technique for cleaning, disinfecting, and decontamination of instrumentation.
- Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of utilizing the endoscope processor and associated record-keeping.
- Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of cleaning and disinfecting flexible scopes.
- Demonstrates understanding of the distribution systems utilized by the department.
- Demonstrates the proper utilization of the computer systems. Existing knowledge of EPIC and CSIQ/SPM is preferred.
- Demonstrates the procedures for providing cases to the Operating Room.
- Participates in department quality improvement/performance improvement processes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education required.
- Effective written and verbal communications skills required.
- Completion of Central Processing Technology Course required.
- At least two (2) years of sterile processing experience required performing all Sterile Processing functions within an operative setting.
- Registered Central Service Technician (C.R.C.S.T) or Certified Sterile Process/Dist Tech (C.S.P.D.T) or equivalent required.
- Demonstrates proper preparation of instruments for sterilization.
- Practices proper techniques for all biological testing of sterilizers.
- Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of steam sterilization and associated record-keeping.
- Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of Sterrad low temp sterilization and associated record-keeping.
- Practices proper technique for cleaning, disinfecting, and decontamination of instrumentation.
- Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of utilizing the endoscope processor and associated record-keeping.
- Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of cleaning and disinfecting flexible scopes.
- Demonstrates understanding of the distribution systems utilized by the department.
- Demonstrates the proper utilization of the computer systems. Existing knowledge of EPIC and CSIQ/SPM is preferred.
- Demonstrates the procedures for providing cases to the Operating Room.
- Participates in department quality improvement/performance improvement processes.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) Matching
- Sign-On Bonus
- Professional Development
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.