SPD Technician I or II Evenings

Exemption Status

Non‑Exempt

$22.25 - $35.50

Holidays – Every Other Holiday, Monday through Friday
Weekends – Every Fourth Weekend, Every Third Weekend, One Full Weekend a Month

2:45 p.m. – 11:15 p.m.

Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

40

10010 – 2550 Central Sterile Supplies

UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers)

Under the direction of the Sterile Processing Leadership Team, an SPD Tech will perform decontamination, inspection/assembly, high‑level disinfection (HLD)/sterilization, sterile storage, and distribution of instruments, devices and medical equipment across the UMass Network. The role requires maintaining a clean, safe workspace, adhering to infection control and safety practices, and meeting quotas for instrument flow.

USD 1,500 sign‑on bonus is available. A Talent Acquisition Consultant will discuss eligibility during the recruitment process.

• Decontamination – collect, receive, and record soiled instruments/equipment, use equipment, tools, solutions and personal protective equipment in a prescribed manner, maintain a clean workspace.
• Inspection/Assembly – inspect for cleanliness and proper functioning, assemble, package and record instruments/devices, maintain a clean workspace.
• Sterilization/HLD – record and route instruments for proper sterilization or HLD, perform process/cycle, monitor and record routine safety/efficacy testing, maintain a clean workspace.
• Sterile Storage – ensure proper inventory, rotation and distribution of instruments, devices, equipment, supplies and carts, assemble and distribute supplies as needed, maintain a clean workspace.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of or enrollment in an accredited Central Sterile Processing Technician program.
• Certification as a Certified and Registered Central Sterile Processing Technician within one year of employment (failure to obtain certification will result in termination).
• Knowledge of sterilization standards/procedures and associated terminology.
• Proficiency with basic computer functions.

• Charge tech to entry‑level staff; precept to ensure work quality meets department standards.
• Internal inventory responsibilities, including supplies, backup stock, and expiration process to reduce defect resolution issues.
• Backlog oversight – assist in prioritization, distribution and completion of trays to reduce backlog.

• 2 years’ experience in Sterile Processing as a Certified and Registered Central Sterile Processing Technician.
• Current Certified Registered Sterile Processing Technician certification.
• Current Certified Instrument Specialist advanced certification.
• Minimum of one year in Sterile Processing as a Certified and Registered Central Sterile Processing Technician with UMass CSPD (preferred).
• Knowledge of sterilization standards/procedures and Central Service‑related terminology.
• Proficiency with basic computer functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of an incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talent acquisition. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.