Certified Central Supply Technician

About the position

The Certified Central Supply Technician performs specialized duties relating to the care of and setting up of instruments and equipment used by the operating room, clinics, and individualized hospital departments. This position is essential for maintaining the inventory of supplies and equipment, cleaning and disinfecting all equipment, and preparing equipment and specialty trays for processing and sterilization. The technician is responsible for assessing equipment functioning, notifying appropriate personnel of any defects, and preparing equipment for repair. Additionally, the technician orders, receives, completes, and distributes case carts for individual cases, and records required information for compliance, including monitoring temperatures of warmers, freezers, and refrigerators.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Cleans and disinfects all equipment.
• Prepares equipment and specialty trays for processing and sterilization.
• Assesses equipment functioning and performance.
• Notifies appropriate person of any defects/damage.
• Prepares equipment for repair.
• Orders, receives, completes, and distributes case carts for individual cases.
• Records required information for compliance.
• Monitors warmers, freezer, and refrigerator temperatures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree (Preferred) - years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education.
• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year in central supply (Preferred).
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) by IAHCSMM.
• Certification as Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) by CBSPD.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees.
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance.
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants.
• Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare.