Sterile Processing Technician Senior
Boston, MA - USA
Job Summary
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 serving as an advanced technical resource within the Sterile Processing Department. Performs complex reprocessing activities and supports staff development quality assurance troubleshooting and departmental improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and operational excellence.Does this position require Patient Care No
Essential Functions:
-Performs all responsibilities of the Sterile Processing Technician I and II roles.
-Independently reprocesses complex surgical instrumentation specialty devices and advanced procedure sets in accordance with manufacturers Instructions for Use (IFU) and departmental standards.
-Serves as a preceptor and technical resource for staff providing training and support related to sterile processing practices and instrumentation.
-Performs sterilization/HLD monitoring equipment testing and quality assurance activities in accordance with departmental procedures and regulatory requirements.
-Assists in identifying and resolving processing discrepancies equipment issues and quality concerns.
-Participates in departmental projects process improvement initiatives and implementation of new instrumentation equipment and technologies
-Supports compliance with applicable regulatory accreditation infection prevention and departmental standards.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required
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; Certified Instrument Specialist CIS - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) preferred; Certified Endoscope Reprocessor CER - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) preferred
Experience: Sterile Processing Experience 2-3 years required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of sterile processing workflows instrumentation sterilization methods and specialty procedural support practices.
- Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex instrument workflow issues.
- Strong understanding of infection prevention regulatory requirements and quality assurance practices.
- Ability to serve as a subject matter expert and provide training mentorship and technical guidance.
- Strong communication organizational and problem-solving skills
- Experience with instrument tracking systems and specialty certifications preferred.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$23.34 - $33.37/HourlyGrade
5EEO Statement:
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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.