Central Processing Technician II (40 hours, Days/Evenings)

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Central Processing Technician II to ensure the safe and efficient handling of medical supplies. This pivotal role involves decontaminating, sterilizing, and managing surgical instruments while maintaining inventory levels for operating rooms. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in microbiology and cleaning procedures, along with a certification as a CRCST or CSPDT. Join a dedicated team where your skills will contribute to exceptional patient care and support the operational needs of a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Certification as a CRCST or CSPDT is required.
• 1+ years of experience in cleaning and decontaminating instruments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for decontamination, packaging, and sterilization of medical supplies.
• Assist with training junior technicians and manage inventory levels.

Skills

Microbiology knowledge

Cleaning procedures

Disinfection and sterilization

Equipment handling

Inventory management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Case cart/inventory management systems

Job description

Position: Central Processing Technician II

Schedule: 40 hours, Day/Evening, 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.

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 at least one year 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