CPD Tech I_BIDMC

Beth Israel Lahey Health

1d•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the supervisor of the Central Processing Department (CPD), the CPD Technician I is responsible for performing a variety of functions from decontamination, to cleaning, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of various instruments and equipment according to the Manufacturers Instructions for Use (IFU) and or Hospital policy. The Technician must be able to assemble carts with the supplies and instrumentation as required by the surgical pick list.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
0-1 years related work experience required.
Must obtain a CPD certification from HSPA or CBSPD within one year of hire and maintain for employment.
Basic familiarity with computers.
Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications
Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) preferred.
Vocational or Technical training in the Central Processing Department preferred.
Knowledge of hospitals, infection control and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Assembles general case carts as pick lists require, sends completed case carts to the OR and returns unused supplies from the OR to properly inventory.
Maintains adequate par levels of products both common stock and special order items - in a cost-effective manner, rotate stock.
Assembles instrumentation for sterilization following the set count/instruction sheet. Set must be inspected for function, defects, cleanliness and overall condition.
Performs decontamination procedures according to prescribed specifications in a safe and cost-effective manner.
Disassembles instrumentation and processes it according to manufacturer's guidelines.
Addresses damage/repair of instrumentation upon arrival into decontamination area and reports activities to supervisor/manager.