Sterile Process Tech

About the role

Responsible for performing routine sterile processing activities related to the decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation. Works under established procedures and departmental standards to support safe patient care and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation in accordance with established procedures and manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU).
• Operates sterile processing equipment, including washers, sterilizers, and related technologies, following departmental policies and regulatory requirements.
• Inspects instruments and equipment for cleanliness, functionality, and completeness; identifies items requiring repair or replacement.
• Assembles instrument trays, procedure sets, and equipment according to standardized tray listings and quality standards.
• Utilizes instrument tracking systems to document processing activities and maintain traceability of reusable medical devices.
• Maintains inventory of sterile supplies, processing consumables, and departmental stock to support operational needs.
• Transports instruments, equipment, and supplies to support procedural and patient care areas.
• Recognizes and communicates equipment malfunctions, processing concerns, quality issues, and safety risks to appropriate personnel.
• Complies with applicable regulatory, accreditation, infection prevention, and departmental standards.
• Participates in training, competency validation, and continuous improvement activities.

Additional duties

• Under general supervision by Surgical Director and co-director, ensure efficient clinical operations in the office based clinical environment through management of 6 exam rooms including adequate availability and functioning of laser and specialized voice technology, and supplies.
• Responsible for efficient turnover of rooms between patients, patient interaction and comforting dialogue while maintaining safe patient care areas.
• Fulfills a key role in the Voice Center’s team while collaborating patient flow and requirements with Center’s administration, Administration Manager, finance coordinator, surgeon’s secretary and care givers.
• Reviews information on scheduled patients prior to clinical sessions to determine which specialized upper airway and laryngeal instruments and/or equipment will be needed for performing diagnostic and/or outpatient treatment procedures for each patient.
• Sets up clinical rooms prior to each patient visit with all needed specialized instruments and equipment for diagnostic testing and outpatient treatment procedures of the upper airway and/or larynx.
• Performs daily testing and routine maintenance of all specialized instruments and equipment used for diagnostic testing and outpatient treatment of upper airway and larynx disorders.
• Coordinates the placement of patients into clinical rooms that have been specifically equipped for the diagnostic assessment and/or treatment needs of each individual patient.
• Closely assists surgeons with specialized outpatient laser equipment, Botox administration, laryngeal EMG and vocal fold injection procedures. Participation includes patient preparation and positioning, set up and operation of suction equipment, set up of laser or EMG equipment, and preparation of injection delivery systems, passing instruments to the surgeon, intra-procedure patient monitoring, and post-procedure patient care.
• Under supervision of physician, disinfects, replenishes, and secures topical anesthetics.
• Schedules and coordinates routine manufacturer servicing of specialized clinical equipment.
• Recognizes and corrects technical problems that might arise with specialized clinical equipment. Interfaces with technicians at equipment manufacturers to resolve such problems.
• Coordinates the repair of specialized clinical equipment that must be sent back to manufacturers to be fixed including sound packaging and follow-up.
• Performs cleaning and sterilization of all specialized clinical equipment including autoclaving of surgical hand instruments, use of CIDEX OPA to sterilize transoral and trannasal endoscopes, and use of a Steris system to process and sterilize transnasal (distal chip camera) endoscopes that have instrument channels for performing outpatient procedures.
• Keeps track of clinical supply inventories and coordinates the ordering of replacement supply items by the appropriate office support staff in a timely fashion.

Qualifications

• Education: Some High School Completed preferred
• Licenses and Credentials: Certified Registered Central Service Technician [CRCST] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) preferred
• Experience: Experience as a Central Sterile Technician or similar role in a healthcare setting 0-1 year preferred

Skills

• Basic knowledge of sterile processing workflows, instrumentation handling, and infection prevention practices.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Pay

Pay Range: $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.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Employee Type: Regular

Location

• Work Location: 15 New Chardon Street
• Remote Type: Onsite