Tech I, Sterile Processing
How this pay compares
This posting states $20.63–$31.46 an hour. Open sterile processing technician jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $28.35 an hour, the middle half $26.97–$30.54, across 37 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Sterile processing technicians employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $28.16 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Schedule: Mon-Friday No weekends or Holidays 10am-6:30pm
Position Summary
Assembles instrument trays for surgical procedures using computerized count sheets and processes instrumentation for sterilization and distribution.
Key Responsibilities
- Transports surgical instruments and medical materials between the surgical suites and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) following departmental procedures.
- Restocks surgical core areas with sterilized instruments per department guidelines.
- Receives, sorts, and decontaminates soiled instruments and equipment using manual logs and various cleaning equipment.
- Operates decontamination machinery such as automatic washers, cart washers, and endoscope reprocessors.
- Inspects, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instrument trays and medical supply packets according to standard lists and manufacturer guidelines.
- Operates sterilizers, sets appropriate programs, and monitors critical data during sterilization cycles.
- Answers departmental phone calls, forwards messages, and provides routine information, escalating complex queries when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma/GED required
Licensure/ Certifications
- Certification as a Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) is required upon hire or within one year from the hire date OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required upon hire or within one year from the hire date.
The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, employee discounts and discounted commuter benefits at certain locations. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
From Boston Children's Hospital's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital is a not-for-profit pediatric hospital established in Boston in 1869, with 404 (source: Boston Children's Hospital, Not-for-Profit Status) beds, more than 300 (source: Boston Children's Hospital, Home) specialized programs and services, and satellite campuses in Brookline, Lexington, Needham, North Dartmouth, Peabody, Waltham and Weymouth. Sources: Boston Children's Hospital, Not-for-Profit Status; Boston Children's Hospital, Home
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