Sterile Processing Tech

Baystate Health•Springfield, MA

3d•$19 - $29

About The Position

At Baystate Health, our Sterile Processing team plays a critical role in supporting safe, high-quality patient care across our hospitals. As a Sterile Processing Technician , you will be an essential partner to our surgical and clinical teams by ensuring instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, assembled, sterilized, and ready for use. We are seeking experienced candidates with at least one year of hospital-based sterile processing experience who are committed to excellence, teamwork, and continuous learning. The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and Baystate Health policies. This role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of infection prevention practices, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Technicians utilize both automated and manual processes and operate a variety of sterilization technologies, including steam, ethylene oxide, and low-temperature gas plasma systems.

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year of hospital-based sterile processing experience
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English
Ability to follow detailed instructions and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong commitment to teamwork, quality, and patient safety
GED or HiSET

Nice To Haves

Experience in an acute care or perioperative hospital setting

Responsibilities

Apply infection prevention and safety principles throughout all sterile processing activities
Perform decontamination of reusable instruments using appropriate cleaning methods
Operate and maintain washers, ultrasonic equipment, and sterilizers per established guidelines
Conduct and document daily quality assurance testing (TOSI, SonoCheck, biological and chemical indicators)
Inspect, assemble, package, wrap, and sterilize surgical instrument trays and devices with accuracy
Assemble an average of 4–6 instrument trays per hour while maintaining quality standards
Load and unload sterilizers and ensure sterile integrity prior to release
Accurately scan instruments, trays, and supplies into the tracking system
Prepare surgical case carts using first-in/first-out inventory rotation
Inspect sterile items for packaging integrity and expiration dates
Maintain clean, organized work areas to support safe and efficient workflows
Collaborate effectively with peers, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals