Central Processing Technician III (40 hours, Nights)

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Processing Technician III (CP Tech III) must be able to perform all the duties of a CP Tech I and CP Tech II, and must meet or exceed BMC/Department and Industry standards in carrying them out. The CP Tech III is responsible for collaborating with Supervisors, the Clinical Educator, and the Training Coordinator to provide instruction and preceptor-ship to CP Tech IIs and CP Tech Is as directed. The CP Tech III also ensures the availability and delivery of Surgical Modules, instruments, and other surgical supplies to and from the Surgical Suites, Labor and Delivery, Ambulatory Surgery, and other customer departments. The CP Tech III uses superb English language and interpersonal skills to maintain open oral, written, telephone, and electronic communication with all Health Care Team members. The CP Tech III identifies, locates, and prints out MD preference cards from the CP Department’s computer system and facilitates improvement in quality and service. The CP Tech III also coordinates the efforts of the CP Tech Team to maintain the OR Suites’ instrument supply carts at PAR levels. All CP Tech IIIs must maintain detailed records (including accurate written logs and computer-generated labels). The CP Tech III completes assigned work on time, enabling the Department to achieve its mission.

Requirements

High School Diploma or government recognized equivalent.
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).
Maintain certification by obtaining required CEUs each year.
Minimum of 5 years prior experience successfully collecting, cleaning, decontaminating, packing, and storing sterile instruments in accordance with Industry standards.
Demonstrable ability to operate all department equipment, including sonic, Sterrad, Steris, Ethylene Oxide (ETO), and steam sterilizers.
Proficiency with MS DOS-based Microsoft Office computer system.
Proficiency with touch-screen inventory and kit assembly applications.
Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively in English with CP Department Director, Clinical Educator, Managers, Administrative Coordinator, other staff, MDs, Charge Nurses, Supply Chain staff, outside vendors, and members of other BMC clinical and support departments.
Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate with, coordinate, and facilitate among a diverse team of CP Tech Is, IIs, and IIIs.
Ability to accurately interpret and use medical terminology and abbreviations.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties of a CP Tech I and CP Tech II.
Collaborate with Supervisors, Clinical Educator, and Training Coordinator to provide instruction and preceptor-ship to CP Tech IIs and CP Tech Is.
Ensure the availability and delivery of Surgical Modules, instruments, and other surgical supplies to and from various 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.
Facilitate improvement in quality and service.
Coordinate the efforts of the CP Tech Team to maintain OR Suites’ instrument supply carts at PAR levels.
Maintain detailed records, including accurate written logs and computer-generated labels.
Complete assigned work on time.