Req#: R39712
Category(s): Allied Health Clinical Professional, Surgical Services
Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: First

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$20.38 – $24.08 – $29.24

 

 

Sterile Processing Technician

Baystate Medical Center | Springfield, MA

Schedule: Full Time | 40 hours/week | 7:00am–3:30pm
Sign-On Bonus: $2,000 for candidates with 1+ year of experience (subject to change)

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

Be a Vital Part of Patient Care at Baystate Health

At Baystate Health, Sterile Processing Technicians are essential to everything we do. Behind every safe surgery and successful procedure is a dedicated team ensuring instruments are meticulously cleaned, assembled, and sterilized. If you take pride in precision, teamwork, and patient safety, this is your opportunity to make a real difference—every single day.

We’re looking for motivated professionals who are committed to excellence and continuous learning and want to grow their careers within a mission-driven health system.

Position Summary

As a Sterile Processing Technician, you’ll play a critical role in supporting surgical and clinical teams by ensuring all instruments and medical equipment meet the highest standards of cleanliness and sterility. This position requires attention to detail, strong infection prevention knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

You’ll work with both manual and automated processes and utilize advanced sterilization technologies, including steam, ethylene oxide, and low-temperature gas plasma systems.

What You’ll Do

Apply infection prevention and safety principles across all sterile processing activities

Decontaminate reusable instruments using proper cleaning methods

Operate and maintain washers, ultrasonic equipment, and sterilizers

Perform and document daily quality assurance testing (TOSI, SonoCheck, biological and chemical indicators)

Inspect, assemble, package, wrap, and sterilize surgical instrument trays and devices

Assemble an average of 4–6 trays per hour while maintaining strict quality standards

Load and unload sterilizers and verify 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 practices

Inspect sterile items for packaging integrity and expiration dates

Maintain clean, organized workspaces to support safe, efficient workflows

Collaborate closely with peers, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals

Qualifications

Required:

Completion of an accredited sterile processing program

CRCST (HSPA) or CSPDT (CBSPD) certification required within 18 months of hire

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

Preferred:

At least one (1) year of sterile processing experience

Certification:

CBSPD and/or HSPA certification required within 18 months of hire

Training & Work Environment

Comprehensive 8–12 week orientation

Web-based training and required hand hygiene education

Hands-on experience in all areas of sterile processing, including decontamination, prep & packaging, and sterilization

Why Join Baystate Health?

Be part of a mission-driven, community-based health system

Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment

Access opportunities for career growth and professional development

Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Make a meaningful impact on patient safety and surgical outcomes

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Certified Sterile Processing Technician – OtherOtherOther

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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