Central Sterile Processing Technician
Boston, Massachusetts
Brigham and Women's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Central Sterile Technician

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Facility: Brigham & Women's Hospital
Hospital System: Mass General Brigham
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule: Monday to Friday with rotating weekends

Key Requirements and Credentials

Professional Credentials

• Resume: Must include past 7 years of work experience with city and state for all positions and education. (Required for submission)
• References: Two recent references required, with at least one supervisor or above in the relevant skillset. (Required for submission)
• Skills Checklist: Must be completed and submitted. (Required for submission)
• Education Verification: Highest level of education must be verified through background check.
• Criminal Background Check: Must be completed within 45 days prior to start and updated if there is a break longer than 6 months. Includes county and international searches if applicable.
• Massachusetts CORI Check: Criminal history check for MA going back to age 17, run within 30 days prior to start and updated if >6 month break.
• SSN Trace: Must be run with criminal check, listing addresses/aliases for past 7 years.
• National Sex Offender Check: Run within 30 days of start and updated annually.
• Exclusion Checks: Includes OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid exclusion lists, run within 30 days of start and annually.

Licenses and Certifications

• License/Certificate Verification: Primary source verification required within 30 days of start and updated upon expiration.
• CRCST Certification: Required for Sterile Processing Technicians. CBSPD or HSPA certifications are also accepted.
• MGB Badge Photo: Recent color photo (within 6 months), plain background, no eyeglasses, symmetrical headshot.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Documentation of two doses of each vaccine or two MMR vaccines, or proof of immunity via blood test.
• TB Test: Documentation of TB skin test or negative QuantiFERON/T-spot blood test within 3 months of start, updated if >6 month break.
• Health Statement: Physician statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start, updated if >6 month break.
• Respirator Medical Clearance (if applicable): Attestation required if fit testing is needed for the role.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30). No exemptions allowed. (Strongly preferred)
• Hepatitis B: Strongly preferred; record of 3 vaccines or proof of immunity or declination.
• Tdap: Preferred vaccine within last 10 years.
• Positive PPD - Negative Chest X-Ray: Required if TB test is positive, showing no active tuberculosis.

Additional Notes

• All required documents must be submitted prior to onboarding.
• Background and health screenings must be current and updated as specified.
• Compliance with Mass General Brigham policies and Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations is mandatory.

This position is ideal for healthcare workers with sterile processing experience seeking a long-term assignment in a reputable hospital system with a structured schedule and comprehensive credentialing requirements.