Central Processing Technician II (40 hours, Evenings)

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,272 - 47,871; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403(b) savings match

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking a Central Processing Technician II responsible for the decontamination, packaging, and sterilization of medical/surgical supplies. This technical role requires certification and at least one year of experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

The position involves evening shifts and every 3rd weekend and may require on-call duties. Competitive compensation ranging from $26.33 to $34.75 is provided, along with comprehensive benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) or Central Sterile Professional Department Technician (CSPDT) required.
• At least one year of experience in sterilizing instruments.
• Technical knowledge of decontamination, packaging, and sterilization processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for decontamination, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of medical/surgical supplies.
• Manage case cart/inventory systems and maintain appropriate supply levels.
• Assist with training junior techs and perform on-call rotation.

Skills

Communication in English

Medical terminology interpretation

Data entry

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position

Central Processing Technician II

Schedule

40 Hours, Evenings, 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 oriented. 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 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

• 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.

Compensation Range

$26.33- $34.75

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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