Central Processing Technician III (40 hours, Evenings)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

403(b) savings match

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Central Processing Technician III to ensure the delivery of surgical instruments and supplies with a 40-hour evening schedule, working every third weekend when needed.

This position requires at least 5 years of experience and certifications. Responsibilities include training CP Tech juniors, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Benefits include competitive pay ranging from $26.33–$34.75 per hour, among various health benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in collecting, cleaning, decontaminating, packing, and storing sterile instruments.
• Experience with MS DOS-based Microsoft Office and touch-screen inventory applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of CP Tech I and II, meeting or exceeding standards.
• Collaborate to provide instruction and preceptorship to CP Tech IIs and Is.
• Ensure availability and delivery of surgical modules and supplies.
• Maintain communication with all healthcare team members.

Skills

Proficiency with department equipment

Excellent communication in English

Strong organizational skills

Ability to coordinate a diverse team

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST)

Central Sterile Professional Department Technician (CSPDT)

Job description

Position

Central Processing Technician III (CP Tech III)

Schedule: 40 hours, evenings, every 3rd weekend as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of CP Tech I and II, meeting or exceeding BMC and industry standards.
• Collaborate with Supervisors, the Clinical Educator, and the Training Coordinator to provide instruction and preceptorship to CP Tech IIs and Is.
• Ensure availability and delivery of surgical modules, instruments, and other supplies to surgical suites, labor & delivery, ambulatory surgery, and other departments.
• Maintain open oral, written, telephone, and electronic communication with all health care team members.
• Identify, locate, and print MD preference cards from the CP Department’s computer system and facilitate quality and service improvement.
• Coordinate the CP Tech Team to maintain instrument supply carts at PAR levels.
• Maintain detailed records, including accurate written logs and computer-generated labels.
• Complete assigned work on time to enable the department to achieve its mission.

Education and Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) by IAHCSMM, or Central Sterile Professional Department Technician (CSPDT) by ASHCSP with annual CEU maintenance.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in collecting, cleaning, decontaminating, packing, and storing sterile instruments per industry standards.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency with department equipment: sonic, Sterrad, Steris, Ethylene Oxide (ETO), and steam sterilizers.
• Experience with MS DOS-based Microsoft Office and touch-screen inventory and kit assembly applications.
• Excellent oral, written, telephone, and electronic communication in English.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, multi-tasking, and deadline management skills.
• Ability to coordinate a diverse team of CP Techs and interpret medical terminology and abbreviations.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $26.33–$34.75 per hour.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, contract increases, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) savings match, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources for employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer and ensures equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any non‑job‑related characteristic. Applicants requiring accommodations should contact [e-mail].

COVID‑19 Vaccination Requirement

All staff must be vaccinated against COVID‑19 and flu and receive a booster dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine.