Sterile Processing Technician (Per Diem)
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- PRN / per diem
How this pay compares
This posting states $23.45–$34.85 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 39 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within 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).
Sterile processing technicians in Massachusetts: pay by town and employer
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, unions bargain for workers at Boston Medical Center here: Service Employees International Union/United Healthcare Workers East 1199 at Brockton, MA (768 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Oct 2025); Massachusetts Nurses Association at Brockton, MA (475 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Dec 2025). Each union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in one. Healthcare union contracts.
Workplace injuries
Brockton in Brockton reported 61 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 942,738 hours worked: 12.9 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 12.5 per 100 full-time workers. 11 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Good Samaritan Medical Center
Medicare gives Good Samaritan Medical Center 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Massachusetts's hospitals average 3.2). 71% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 34% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Massachusetts hospitals by rating.
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About the job
At Boston Medical Center - South, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values.
If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.
Schedule: Per Diem, As Needed, Non-Benefit Eligible
Position Summary
Performs a variety of duties to maintain infection control standards for the health and safety of patients and medical staff personnel. Responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, assembly, sterilizing, storage and distributing medical/surgical devices and supplies used in patient care.
- Performs duties as a Sterile Processing Tech independently, works proficiently without supervision, and helps train new staff.
- Identifies and uses appropriate methods and solutions to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse, and disinfect instruments and clinical equipment.
- Operates and troubleshoots cleaning equipment.
- Appropriately handles garbage, linen, and biohazardous materials; maintains safety standards.
- Consistently uses recipes to correctly assemble, protect, wrap, containerize, and/or peel package and label instruments.
- Identifies and inspects instruments for cleanliness and functionality.
- Properly handles and stores sterile supplies, equipment, and instruments.
- Selects appropriate sterilization methods. Knows and follows correct principles of sterilization.
Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of sterile processing experience
- Certification/Licensure: CRCST or CBSPD certification or must become certified within 6 months of accepting position
Compensation Range
$23.45- $34.85
This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
From Boston Medical Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Boston Medical Center
Boston Medical Center is a nonprofit hospital with an emergency department in Boston, MA. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and front-office staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Boston Medical Center
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