Central Processing Technician II (40 hours, Nights)

bmc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

BMCHS is seeking a CPD Technician II to perform decontamination, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of medical supplies. You will apply microbiology knowledge, manage case carts, inventory, and par levels for ORs, and assist with patient equipment handling and junior tech training.

This role requires CRCST or CSPDT certification, at least one year of related experience, and availability for night shifts, weekends, and holidays as part of an on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required.
• Minimum one year experience in cleaning, decontaminating, packing, and storing sterile instruments.
• Strong English communication and ability to use medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, package, sterilize, and distribute medical supplies.
• Maintain case carts, inventory, and par levels for operating rooms.
• Assist with training junior technicians and on-call rotations as needed.
• Handle delivery, retrieval, and re-assembly of patient equipment for Nursing services.

Skills

English communication

Medical terminology

Data entry

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

CRCST Certification

CSPDT Certification

Job description

Position: Central Processing Technician II

Schedule: 40 hours, Nights, 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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 Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), 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.

Compensation Range:

$26.73- $35.27 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans