Decontamination Tech

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

 

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Job Summary

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM-11:30 pm (Rotating Holidays)
Summary:
The Decontamination Technician plays a critical role in maintaining a clean and safe healthcare environment by collecting biohazard waste, replacing sharps containers, picking up soiled linen, and cleaning essential patient care equipment such as infusion pumps, commodes, seizure pads, and stretchers. The technician also assists with linen distribution as needed. This role does not involve direct patient care but supports clinical operations by ensuring hygienic and well-stocked conditions across hospital departments.
Essential Functions:
Collects biohazard waste and replaces sharps containers hospital-wide.
Picks up and transports soiled linen; distributes clean linen as needed.
Cleans and sanitizes patient care equipment, including:
Infusion pumps
Commodes
Seizure pads
Stretchers
Completes quarterly cleaning of assigned equipment.
Receives assignments from the coordinator or dispatch, including:
Biohazard pickup
Lab and supply transport
Linen delivery
Patient transport
Morgue transport (as applicable)
Completes all assignments promptly and notifies dispatch upon task completion.
Attends monthly departmental meetings and complies with all regulatory and safety procedures.

 

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English: oral, written and typed.
- Ability to converse with patients and staff in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Must be able to follow instructions, printed or verbal.

 

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Onsite

 

1153 Centre Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.10 - $21.23/Hourly

Grade

SF1100
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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