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Position: Central Processing Technician II
Department: Central Processing (CPD)
Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours, Nights, Every 3rd Weekend as needed
POSITION SUMMARY:
The CPD Technician II is a certified technician responsible for decontamination, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of medical/surgical supplies. The role is highly technical and detail orientated. The CPD Technician II must have a thorough knowledge of microbiology, cleaning procedures, disinfection, sterilization and the care, handling, disassembly and re-assembly of equipment and surgical instrumentation. A CPD Tech II must also be thoroughly familiar with case cart/inventory management systems, ordering of supplies and equipment, stocking and maintaining par levels of certain supplies for the operating rooms and labor and delivery. Additional duties include: delivery, retrieval, decontamination, and re-assembly of all patient equipment for the Nursing services and assisting with training junior techs. CPD techs must be flexible for on-call rotation (when applicable), which includes rotating to cover nights, weekends and holiday shifts.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or government recognized equivalent.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
Requires a Certification as a Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) by the International Association for Central Sterile Healthcare Materiel Management (IAHCSMM), or, as a Central Sterile Professional Department Technician (CSPDT by the American Society of Healthcare Central Sterile Professionals (ASHCSP).
EXPERIENCE:
Requires 2-5 years prior experience collecting, cleaning, decontaminating, packing, and storing sterile instruments.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Requires ability to speak, read, write, and communicate in English effectively with CP Department managers, supervisors, and staff, Charge Nurses, MDs, and staff other clinical and support departments.
- Ability to accurately interpret and use medical terminology and abbreviations.
- Ability to access and enter computerized data and information.
- Organizational skills to effectively set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Boston Medical Center’s policy is to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. We view the principle of equal employment opportunity as a vital element in the employment process and as a hallmark of good management.
BMC is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.