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Mass General Brigham·Boston, Massachusetts
Sterile Processing Technician Senior · $23 - $33/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 349 posted support services roles in Boston, Massachusetts rates. This role sits in the 50th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 1% above the Boston, Massachusetts median for support services roles.
The technician serves as an advanced resource for the Sterile Processing Department, performing complex reprocessing of surgical instrumentation and specialty devices. They also provide staff training, quality assurance monitoring, and support departmental improvement initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance.
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
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.
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
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 manufacturer's 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.
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes
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
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 2-3 years of sterile processing experience. A valid CRCST or C.S.P.D.T certification is required for this role.
Experience: Sterile Processing Experience 2-3 years required
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Work Location: 75 Francis Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Night (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.
2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.
Market context
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