Sterilization Technician

Job Title: Central Sterile Technician

Location: Boston, MA 02115

Contract Duration: 13 weeks probable extension

Shift: Day/Evening/Night

Pay Rate: $30/hr - $32/hr

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sterilization, decontamination, and processing of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Process both general and specialty surgical instruments according to established procedures.
• Assemble and reset instrument trays accurately based on established tray listings.
• Prepare surgical trays and equipment for storage, issue, or further sterilization.
• Decontaminate instruments and equipment following infection prevention protocols.
• Maintain Central Sterile Department inventory and stock levels.
• Assemble case carts accurately to support surgical procedures.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and completeness before sterilization.
• Perform quality checks to ensure compliance with sterilization standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to sterilization and instrument processing.
• Adhere to hospital policies, infection control procedures, and industry standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2–4 years of Sterile Processing Technician experience preferred.
• Experience processing general and specialty surgical instruments.
• Knowledge of instrument decontamination, assembly, and sterilization procedures.
• Experience assembling surgical case carts.
• Familiarity with materials management and regulatory standards.
• Ability to perform quality inspections of instruments, equipment, and sterilization processes.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Required Certification

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) – Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–4 years of recent Sterile Processing experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.