Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital
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
Join Mass General Brigham, where your work makes a difference every day. As part of our world-class healthcare system, you’ll be supported by a team that values your growth, well-being, and contributions to patient care. At Newton-Wellesley Hospital, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, we combine the best of academic medicine with a community hospital feel—helping you build a career with purpose and progression.
About the Role
As a Sterile Processing Technician II, you’ll play a critical role in patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments and medical devices are properly decontaminated, assembled, sterilized, and ready for use. You’ll collaborate closely with the Operating Room and other departments to maintain the highest standards of quality and compliance.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and is looking for a career pathway within one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems.
What You’ll Do
• Prepare, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays according to IAHCSMM and CBSPD standards.
• Inventory and restock sterile supplies across hospital departments.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment, maintaining accurate records.
• Utilize scanning and computer systems for instrument tracking and case picking.
• Assist with onboarding and training new staff.
• Rotate as needed between the Main SPD, GI, and OSC departments.
What You’ll Bring
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: At least 1 year of Sterile Processing or Central Processing experience preferred.
• Certification: IAHCSMM or CBSPD certification preferred or willingness to obtain within one year.
• Skills: Attention to detail, ability to multitask, and commitment to maintaining safety and sterilization standards.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Mass General Brigham, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program designed to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being—including:
• Career Ladder Advancement: Grow from Technician I to III through certification, continuing education, and experience-based promotion.
• Sign-On Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time off; tuition reimbursement; retirement savings with employer match; and more.
• Supportive Environment: Access to system-wide training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Work That Matters: Every tray you assemble contributes directly to life-saving care for patients in our community.
Education: - High school diploma or equivalent education required. - Effective written and verbal communications skills required. - Completion of Central Processing Technology Course required. Experience: At least two (2) years of sterile processing experience required performing all Sterile Processing functions within an operative setting. License/ Registration: Registered Central Service Technician (C.R.C.S.T) or Certified Sterile Process/Dist Tech (C.S.P.D.T) or equivalent required. Knowledge and Skills: - Demonstrates proper preparation of instruments for sterilization. - Practices proper techniques for all biological testing of sterilizers. - Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of steam sterilization and associated record-keeping. - Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of Sterrad low temp sterilization and associated record-keeping. - Practices proper technique for cleaning, disinfecting, and decontamination of instrumentation. - Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of utilizing the endoscope processor and associated record-keeping. - Demonstrates knowledge of principles and recommended practice of cleaning and disinfecting flexible scopes. - Demonstrates understanding of the distribution systems utilized by the department. - Demonstrates the proper utilization of the computer systems. Existing knowledge of EPIC and CSIQ/SPM is preferred. - Demonstrates the procedures for providing cases to the Operating Room. - Participates in department quality improvement/performance improvement processes.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Additional Job Description
Onsite
2014 Washington Street
40
Regular
Night (United States of America)
Pay Range
$22.22 - $31.71/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.
4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
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.