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GHR HealthcareBoston, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Boston, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Sterile Processing Technician
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 27, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$29.25
Weekly
$1,170
Yearly (full-time)
$60,840
Start date
November 22, 2026

This job pays about $29.25/hour — 4% above the median for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Massachusetts ($28.16/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Massachusetts right now

  • 11 open Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Massachusetts from 4 agencies, 8 of them in Boston.
  • Pay in these listings: $25.21 – $34.50/hour, median $32.64/hour.
  • Typical Sterile Processing Technician pay in Massachusetts: $28.16/hour ($58,573/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($32.77/hour across 5 jobs).

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Job description

Travel Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST) – Central Sterile Nights in Boston, MA

Apply for a 13-week travel Sterile Processing Technician job in Boston, Massachusetts, supporting surgical instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and preparation for patient care on an overnight shift.

Join a dedicated hospital-based central processing team in Boston, a vibrant city known for its rich history, walkable neighborhoods, and outstanding medical community. In this essential role, you will help ensure surgical instruments and equipment are safely processed and ready for use in a highly respected healthcare environment. No direct patient care is required.

Sterile Processing Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,130–$1,210
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
  • Start Date: November 22, 2026, pending credentialing clearance
  • End Date: February 20, 2027
  • Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday with rotating weekends
  • Shift: 8-hour nights, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM
  • Patient Care: No direct patient care required

Sterile Processing Technician Requirements

  • At least 1 year of related sterile processing experience required; 2–4 years preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification required
  • Knowledge of case cart assembly and surgical instrument processing
  • Familiarity with regulatory standards related to sterile processing, infection control, and materials management
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to reset instrument sets accurately
  • Ability to work overnight shifts and rotating weekends

Central Sterile Processing Responsibilities

  • Decontaminate medical instruments and equipment according to established procedures, infection control standards, and applicable regulatory requirements
  • Process specialty and general surgical instruments through the sterile processing department
  • Prepare, assemble, and inspect surgical trays and equipment using established tray listings
  • Reset instrument sets accurately and consistently without error
  • Prepare instruments and equipment for sterilization, issue, storage, or additional processing
  • Maintain appropriate stock levels within the central sterile department
  • Perform tests and inspections to evaluate product and sterile processing quality
  • Identify and communicate instrument repair needs to the appropriate supervisor

Apply now for this travel Sterile Processing Technician opportunity and join a leading hospital-based central processing team in Boston, Massachusetts.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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