Central Sterile Processing Technician III (Night)

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

About The Position

Beth Israel Lahey Health and New England Baptist Hospital are seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician III to perform sterile processing functions using advanced, certified-level skills. Under the general guidance and direction of the CSPD Supervisor and CSPD Manager, this technician works independently across all core responsibilities and provides real-time oversight and precepting for Sterile Processing Technicians 1 and 2. The role includes receiving, decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, sterilizing, documenting, storing, and case-picking surgical instruments and procedural items. The technician also supports daily operations, departmental coverage, and shift priorities, and participates in a rotating weekend on-call schedule. Active certification through HSPA or CBSPD must be maintained in accordance with the certifying body's requirements. The organization requires staff vaccination against influenza as a condition of employment.

Requirements

CRCST or CSPDT certification through HSPA or CBSPD is required, and active certification must be maintained according to certifying-body requirements.
Knowledge of surgical and specialty surgical instruments is required.
High school graduate or equivalent is required.
Two to four years of work experience is required.
Ability to collaborate effectively with team members to achieve shared goals and support team performance.
Staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

CIS certification issued by HSPA is preferred.
Basic computer skills and aptitude for electronics helpful for troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate surgical instruments according to manufacturer instructions or guidance from the CSPD Manager or Director.
Operate decontamination equipment, including washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, cart washers, and washer automation.
Inspect instruments after decontamination to confirm they are clean, intact, functional, and accounted for.
Assemble trays accurately using count sheets, in a way that preserves device sterility and allows end users to access items easily.
Use departmental tracking systems for processing functions.
Assemble, package, or containerize instrument sets according to manufacturer guidelines and established standards.
Load sterilizer carts so packaged items remain intact and uncompromised, arranging containers and wrapped goods according to manufacturer guidelines.
Perform daily sterilizer testing and monitor records for accuracy and completeness.
Operate sterilizers according to manufacturer instructions, ensuring biological monitoring is completed for every load.
Document load contents, enter load data into the tracking system, verify cycle parameters, monitor sterilizer activity, and record pertinent information.
Unload sterilizers while protecting items from compromise, store items in designated locations according to instrument labels, and update tracking records by scanning items into the system.
Pick scheduled cases according to preference cards and review of the surgical schedule.
Support daily operations and departmental coverage while demonstrating proficiency across job functions.
Report to the shift supervisor and assist with departmental priorities and project work.
Coordinate coverage when requested by the supervisor to support continuity of leadership coverage.
Participate in the rotating weekend on-call schedule, follow NEBH on-call policies, and respond promptly and reliably when paged for add-on procedures.
Precept and support Sterile Processing Technicians 1 and 2 as they develop the skills needed to perform primary functions independently.
Promote the organization's WE CARE values of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity.