Central Processing Dept. Tech

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance's CHA Cambridge Hospital is seeking a Central Processing Technician to support the OR and Nursing areas with instrument processing. Responsibilities include receiving, decontaminating, sterilizing, assembling case carts, and maintaining logs for sterilizers, while ensuring par levels of supplies and timely delivery of instruments.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent, CRCST certification within one year, and 1–2 years of experience in sterile

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• CRCST certification must be obtained within one year of employment.
• 1–2 years of experience as a Central Processing Technician (Sterile Processing Decontamination & Sterilization)

Responsibilities

• Receive, decontaminate, sterilize and distribute surgical instruments and supplies for the OR and Clinical Nursing areas.
• Conduct daily biological monitoring and document OR Flash Sterilizers and air removal testing.
• Collect and clean soiled instruments and equipment from OR, Nursing Units and Clinics.
• Inspect, assemble and wrap clean instruments according to policy and standards.
• Maintain sterilization load records and recall readiness.
• Assemble case carts using surgeon preference cards and deliver to designated OR locations.
• Maintain par levels of supplies for the OR, Nursing Units and Clinics; check carts and replace missing items.
• Transport equipment as required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification within one year

Job description

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital
Category: Allied Health
Department: Central Processing Dept Cambridge
Job Type: Per Diem On Call
Union Name: CH Laborers 380

Work Schedule: Various Shifts

CHA Perioperative Services consists of Orthopedics, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastics, Podiatry, Vascular and Endoscopy and many other services. Cambridge Health Alliance's experienced Surgery team has performed thousands of procedures at some of Boston's finest teaching hospitals. Today, we have recruited highly-regarded surgeons and are able to provide state-of-the-art care in our operating rooms. The department has grown significantly adding skilled surgeons who bring specialized care to our communities. Our most recent initiatives includes a minimally invasive surgery program, hepatobiliary and pancreatic program, and multidisciplinary breast center. All of our Surgeons handle routine cases as well as more complex procedures. Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive techniques to reduce the discomfort and recovery time of surgery. Many procedures can now be done on an outpatient basis with patients going home the same day. These procedures including Endoscopy are performed at Cambridge and Everett hospital and outpatient Endoscopy is performed at our Somerville Campus.

The Central Processing Technician will be responsible for the receiving, decontamination, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and supplies for the Operating Room and Clinical Nursing areas. Conduct daily biological monitoring and documentation of the OR Flash Sterilizers, and air removal testing. Collect and clean soiled instruments and equipment from the OR, Nursing Units, and Clinics. Responsible for conducting daily floor rounds: equipment cleaning, inspection, storage-electrical charging, distribution, document pick up and delivery log, code cart restock, and pump and pole collection and cleaning. Inspects, assembles, and wraps clean instruments according to policy and industry standards. sorts and reports missing instruments or parts and documentation. Operates and maintains logs for high vacuum steam autoclaves, plasma sterilizer Sterrad NX & 100 and washer decontaminators. Maintain sterilization load records in the event of a 'Recall'. Assembles surgical case carts using surgeon preference card pick lists and delivers case carts to designated location in OR. Helps maintain par levels of supplies for the OR, Nursing Units and Clinics as required/needed. Checks supplies and equipment on adult and pediatric code carts against master list and replaces those items which may be missing. Identifies and segregates loaner trays for processing. Transport equipment as required.

Qualifications/Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification within one year required

One to Two years experience as a Central Processing Technician (Sterile Processing Decontamination & Sterilization Responsibilities)

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join us and help us bring Care to the People.