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Boston Children's Hospital seeks a Sterile Processing Tech II to support high-volume pediatric surgical services. In this vital role, you'll perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of complex instruments and trays, ensuring safe, timely support for surgical and procedural areas. You'll operate autoclaves and low-temperature systems, monitor biological and chemical indicators, and maintain accurate tracking and inventory. Working closely with OR and nursing teams, you'll prioritize case needs, uphold rigorous infection-prevention and regulatory standards, and contribute to continuous quality improvement in a mission-driven, pediatric-focused environment. Responsibilities Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and package surgical instruments and trays according to hospital and AAMI standards Operate and monitor sterilization equipment, including steam, low-temperature, and high-level disinfection systems Perform biological and chemical monitoring, document results, and respond to sterilization failures Maintain accurate tracking, documentation, and inventory of instruments and supplies using SPD systems Collaborate with OR, nursing, and clinical teams to prioritize case carts and ensure timely delivery of sterile items Troubleshoot equipment and set issues, reporting and escalating maintenance needs promptly Follow infection prevention, safety, and regulatory guidelines to protect patients and staff Participate in quality improvement, audits, and process standardization within sterile processing Support orientation and mentoring of junior technicians and assist with staff education Work rotating shifts, weekends, and on-call as needed to support 24/7 surgical services Required Skills Sterile processing workflows (decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage) Operation of autoclaves and low-temperature sterilization systems Instrument identification for diverse surgical specialties Use of tracking and instrument management software Biological and chemical indicator monitoring and documentation Infection prevention and aseptic technique Reading and following manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs) Quality control and regulatory compliance (AAMI, Joint Commission) Inventory management and case cart preparation Effective communication with OR and clinical staff