Decontamination Tech

Decontamination Technician

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.

Qualifications :

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 :

Remote Type : Onsite

Work Location : 1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Employee Type : Regular

Work Shift : Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range : $18.10 - $24.36 / Hourly

Grade : SF1100

EEO Statement : 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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework : At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.