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Decontamination Tech- Full-Time Days

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
1153 Centre Street (Show on map)
May 06, 2025
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 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%) Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.