Central Processing Technician II (Per Diem)

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Central Processing Technician II to join their team. This role involves critical responsibilities, including the decontamination, packaging, and sterilization of medical and surgical supplies. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of microbiology and cleaning procedures, along with the ability to manage inventory systems effectively. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care by ensuring the availability of sterile instruments and supplies. If you are a certified technician looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires certification as a Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician.
• Must have at least one year of prior experience in sterilization processes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Microbiology Knowledge

Sterilization Procedures

Inventory Management

Organizational Skills

Medical Terminology

Data Entry Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position: Central Processing Technician II

Schedule: Per Diem

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