What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Tech II/ 40hr Nights- Sterile Processing position at Newton-Wellesley Hospital?
Join Mass General Brigham, where your work makes a difference every day. As part of our world-class healthcare system, you'll be supported by a team that values your growth, well-being, and contributions to patient care. At Newton-Wellesley Hospital, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, we combine the best of academic medicine with a community hospital feel-helping you build a career with purpose and progression.
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.
Why You'll Love Working Here
At Mass General Brigham, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program designed to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being-including:
*Career Ladder Advancement: Grow from Technician I to III through certification, continuing education, and experience-based promotion.
*Sign-On Bonus
*Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time off; tuition reimbursement; retirement savings with employer match; and more.
*Supportive Environment: Access to system-wide training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
*Work That Matters: Every tray you assemble contributes directly to life-saving care for patients in our community.
Education: - High school diploma or equivalent education required. - Effective written and verbal communications skills required. - Completion of Central Processing Technology Course required. Experience: At least two (2) years of sterile processing experience required performing all Sterile Processing functions within an operative setting. License/ Registration: Registered Central Service Technician (C.R.C.S.T) or Certified Sterile Process/Dist Tech (C.S.P.D.T) or equivalent required. Knowledge and Skills: - 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.
Additional Job Description
Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.
Education: - High school diploma or equivalent education required. - Effective written and verbal communications skills required. - Completion of Central Processing Technology Course required. Experience: At least two (2) years of sterile processing experience required performing all Sterile Processing functions within an operative setting. License/ Registration: Registered Central Service Technician (C.R.C.S.T) or Certified Sterile Process/Dist Tech (C.S.P.D.T) or equivalent required. Knowledge and Skills: - 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.
Additional Job Description
Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.