CPD Technician II

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

59d•$28 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Reporting to the supervisor of the Central Processing Department (CPD), the Sterile Processing Technician 2 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. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Assembles specialty case carts as pick lists require, sends completed case carts to the OR, and returns unused supplies from the OR to proper inventory. Maintains adequate par levels of products both common stock and special order items in a cost-effective manner, rotate stock. Utilizes the communication book/board and shift reports as necessary to keep the staff current with changes, updates, etc. Monitors quality assurance of all items ready for sterilization for correct identifications and packaging to insure proper sterilization. Participates in maintaining a clean, healthy work environment and restocks work area supplies as needed. Utilizes Instrument Tracking System and Surgical Services Scheduling System (PIMS) as necessary. Assembles instrumentation for sterilization following the set/count instruction sheet. Set must be inspected for function, defects, cleanliness, and overall condition. Responsible for the returning of sterile supplies/instrumentation to the appropriate storage space in sterile/case cart assembly area, rotating as necessary. Assists in other areas of the department. Utilizes the communication book/board and shift reports as necessary to keep the staff current with changes, updates, etc. Maintains adequate supply levels of sterile stock that is prepared in CPD for the sterile storage/case cart assembly area. Responsible for the monitoring of all sterilization processes that affect the achievement of sterility the mechanical, chemical, and biological as well as procedures for lot control and traceability.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED .
1- 2 years of related work experience .
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.
Must obtain certification within one year of hire and maintained for employment.
Vocational or Technical training in the Central Processing Department preferred.
Knowledge of hospitals, infection control and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Assembles specialty case carts as pick lists require, sends completed case carts to the OR, and returns unused supplies from the OR to proper inventory.
Maintains adequate par levels of products both common stock and special order items in a cost-effective manner, rotate stock.
Utilizes the communication book/board and shift reports as necessary to keep the staff current with changes, updates, etc.
Monitors quality assurance of all items ready for sterilization for correct identifications and packaging to insure proper sterilization.
Participates in maintaining a clean, healthy work environment and restocks work area supplies as needed.
Utilizes Instrument Tracking System and Surgical Services Scheduling System (PIMS) as necessary.
Assembles instrumentation for sterilization following the set/count instruction sheet.
Set must be inspected for function, defects, cleanliness, and overall condition.
Responsible for the returning of sterile supplies/instrumentation to the appropriate storage space in sterile/case cart assembly area, rotating as necessary.
Assists in other areas of the department.
Utilizes the communication book/board and shift reports as necessary to keep the staff current with changes, updates, etc.
Maintains adequate supply levels of sterile stock that is prepared in CPD for the sterile storage/case cart assembly area.
Responsible for the monitoring of all sterilization processes that affect the achievement of sterility the mechanical, chemical, and biological as well as procedures for lot control and traceability.