Central Svs Tech

CommonSpirit Health•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

As a Central Services Representative, you will be a central figure responsible for the meticulous acquisition, inventory, and distribution of medical supplies and equipment, ensuring clinical departments have necessary resources for optimal patient care. You will play a vital role in maintaining supply chain efficiency and supporting seamless clinical operations. Every day, you will expertly receive, stock, and issue medical supplies and equipment, meticulously maintaining accurate inventory records, and preparing supply carts according to protocols. You will also monitor inventory, report discrepancies, collaborate with clinical staff and purchasing, and ensure strict adherence to storage guidelines and infection control practices. To be successful in this role, you will combine exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail in inventory management, and a strong understanding of medical supply terminology. You will demonstrate a proactive approach to anticipating needs, excellent communication, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment providing crucial logistical support for high-quality patient care. Performs Duties in support of and in compliance with the AORN and AAMI guidelines for sterilization procedures. Coordinates with OR and Floor staff with instrumentation/supply/equipment needs. Works closely with the Surgery MMIS coordinator for surgical preference cards and pulling case carts systems. Consistently completes assigned work n time while meeting quality, safety and regulatory standards. Operates and maintains all equipment. Ability to assemble all surgical instrumentation for proper sterilization. Ability to Decontam all surgical instrumentation as well as all patient care equipment under the CS department.

Requirements

High School Graduate General Studies or equivalent technical training, upon hire or High School GED General Studies or equivalent technical training, upon hire
One year of sterilization experience or 400 hours clinical CPD experience , preferably in Healthcare.
Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech, within 12 - months or Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor, within 12 - months or Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech, within 12 - months

Responsibilities

acquisition of medical supplies and equipment
inventory of medical supplies and equipment
distribution of medical supplies and equipment
receive, stock, and issue medical supplies and equipment
maintain accurate inventory records
prepare supply carts according to protocols
monitor inventory
report discrepancies
collaborate with clinical staff and purchasing
ensure strict adherence to storage guidelines and infection control practices
Performs Duties in support of and in compliance with the AORN and AAMI guidelines for sterilization procedures.
Coordinates with OR and Floor staff with instrumentation/supply/equipment needs.
Works closely with the Surgery MMIS coordinator for surgical preference cards and pulling case carts systems.
Consistently completes assigned work n time while meeting quality, safety and regulatory standards.
Operates and maintains all equipment.
Ability to assemble all surgical instrumentation for proper sterilization.
Ability to Decontam all surgical instrumentation as well as all patient care equipment under the CS department.