Decontamination Tech- Full-Time Days

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Pelham; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Decontamination Technician to uphold hygiene standards in a healthcare setting. This role is vital for maintaining a clean environment, including the collection of biohazard waste and the sanitization of essential patient care equipment. The technician will also assist with linen distribution and ensure that clinical operations run smoothly. If you're committed to supporting healthcare teams and ensuring safety, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• Must follow instructions, both printed and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Collects biohazard waste and replaces sharps containers.
• Cleans and sanitizes patient care equipment.
• Transports soiled linen and distributes clean linen.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Follow Instructions

Customer Service Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Rotating Holidays)
Summary:
The Decontamination Technician plays a critical role in maintaining a clean and safe healthcare environment by collecting biohazard waste, replacing sharps containers, picking up soiled linen, and cleaning essential patient care equipment such as infusion pumps, commodes, seizure pads, and stretchers. The technician also assists with linen distribution as needed. This role does not involve direct patient care but supports clinical operations by ensuring hygienic and well-stocked conditions across hospital departments.
Essential Functions:
Collects biohazard waste and replaces sharps containers hospital-wide.
Picks up and transports soiled linen; distributes clean linen as needed.
Cleans and sanitizes patient care equipment, including:
Infusion pumps
Commodes
Seizure pads
Stretchers
Completes quarterly cleaning of assigned equipment.
Receives assignments from the coordinator or dispatch, including:
Biohazard pickup
Lab and supply transport
Linen delivery
Patient transport
Morgue transport (as applicable)
Completes all assignments promptly and notifies dispatch upon task completion.
Attends monthly departmental meetings and complies with all regulatory and safety procedures.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English: oral, written and typed.
- Ability to converse with patients and staff in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Must be able to follow instructions, printed or verbal.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.