Mass General Brigham·Waltham, Massachusetts
The technician is responsible for receiving, cleaning, and sterilizing medical instruments while ensuring compliance with safety standards. They also manage inventory levels and provide training to less experienced staff members.
Site: The General Hospital Corporation
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.
Mass General Brigham is built on a mission of delivering exceptional patient care, advancing research, and serving our communities. Our teams—clinical and non-clinical—work collaboratively to support safe, innovative, and high-quality care.
We are seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join the department to focus on cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, inspecting, and managing surgical instruments and medical equipment so they are safe for patient procedures. Although the role supports patient care indirectly, it does not involve direct patient contact.
Responsible for performing advanced tasks in the sterile processing department of a healthcare facility. Does this position require Patient Care? No
Receive used medical instruments and equipment from the operating rooms or other departments.
Load prepared instruments and equipment into sterilizers, following 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.
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Certified Registered Central Service Technician [CRCST] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required
Experience: Experience as a Central Sterile Technician or similar role in a healthcare setting 1-2 years preferred
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Work Location: 52 Second Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
$23.34 - $33.37/Hourly
Grade: 5
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.
Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.
The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.
In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.
We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) credential. Experience in a central sterile or similar healthcare role is preferred.
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