Central Processing Technician I (40 hours, Day/Evening)

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Central Processing Technician I, a training role responsible for the sterilization and inventory of medical instruments. Candidates will learn through hands-on experience and must obtain certification within one year. Strong communication skills and a commitment to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred certification as a Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interpret medical terms.

Responsibilities

• Training in sterilization, inventory, and cleaning processes.
• Maintain detailed sterilization records and set work priorities.
• Assist in the distribution of instruments and equipment to departments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication in English

Ability to interpret medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of a sterile processing program preferred

Job description

Central Processing Technician I (40 hours, Day/Evening)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Central Processing Technician I position (CP Tech I) is a training position. In this position, a newly hired employee will be exposed to the full range of Central Processing Technician functions carried out by CP Techs at BMC and evaluated for competency in those functions specific to the CP Tech I role. All CP Tech 1s, regardless of background or prior experience, are given training in and eventually made responsible for collection and inventory, cleaning and decontamination, kit assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments, supplies, and equipment to the Operating Rooms, Labor and Delivery, Ambulatory Surgery and other customer departments. All CP Tech Is will be trained; to maintain detailed sterilization records, set priorities to complete assigned work on time, and demonstrate superb interpersonal skills that enable the Department to achieve its mission.

At the end of one year training period, all CP Tech Is will be required certification as a Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) by the International Association for Central Sterile Healthcare Materials Management (IAHCSMM).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or government recognized equivalent.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Certificati o nas a Certified Re g i stered Ce n t ral Sterile Technician(CRCST) b yt h e I n ter n a t i on alAss o ciati o n f o r Ce n tralSterile HealthcareM a terial Manag e ment (IAH C SMM), or, as aCentral SterilePr o fess i onal D epar t m ent Techn i cian (CSPDT by t h eA m erican Society ofHe a lthcare C e ntral Sterile Pro f es s ionals(ASH C SP)ispref e rr e d.

KNOWLEDGE & 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.

Completion of a sterile processing program preferred

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About the company

Boston Medical Center is a non-profit 514-bed academic medical center in Boston, Massachusetts.

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