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CPD Tech I Certified / Central Processing
Boston, Massachusetts
Organization Facility: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Category: Clinical Supplies & Processing Job ID: JR5793 Date posted: 12/01/2022When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
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Day (United States of America)Job Summary: 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.As part of an unprecedented organizational initiative, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is now offering up to $7,500 in sign on bonuses for CPD Tech I Certified positions. CPD Technicians must have at least one year of professional experience and carry a valid CRCST certification through IAHCSMM or CBSPD.
Sign On Bonus Amounts: this counts for internals going per-diem to regular
All CPD Technicians: $7,500 for full time (30+ hours, with one year of experience), $3,750 (20-29 hour w/ one year of experience) for part time employees.
Important Details:
• Sign on bonuses are paid out in three payments. You will receive your first payment within the first 30 days of employment and is subject to applicable taxes. You will receive the second payment at six (6) months following your start date and is subject to applicable taxes. You will receive the third payment (remaining balance) at one (1) year following your start date and is subject to applicable taxes.
• Full time status at BIDMC is considered for schedules greater than or equal to 30 hours per week; part time status is 20 to 29 hours per week. Please note, per diem employees are not eligible for sign on bonuses.
• Current and Former BILH candidates - restrictions apply. BIDMC Internal employees or employees within the BILH system are not eligible for the bonus or if you have been employed by a BILH entity within the last 12 months.
• Please note, sign on bonuses are subject to change based on the organization’s hiring needs and will be determined by Talent Acquisition on an ongoing basis. BILH/BIDMC Talent Acquisition reserves the right to change sign on bonus eligible jobs and amounts at any time.
Job Description:
Essential 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 damange/repair of instrumentation upon arrival into decontamination area and reports activities to supervisor/manager.
- High School diploma or GED required. Vocational or Technical training in Central Processing Department preferred.
- License Cert Sterile Tech required., or Registration Cert Sterile Proc required.
- 0-1 years related work experience required.
- Must pass the hospital Core Competency Test within 3 months of hire.
- Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
- Knowledge of hospital, infection control and medical terminology.
- Must be able to function in a fast pace environment.
- Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
- Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
- Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
- Written Communications: Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.
- Oral Communications: Ability to understand spoken English in order to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families and medical center staff in response to routine questions.
- Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required.
- Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
- Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
Physical Nature of the Job:
Very Heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force continually. Employee is physically active in all elements of the job.
FLSA Status:
Non-ExemptAs a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
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