Technician, Central Supply I

AHMC Healthcare•Whittier, CA

About The Position

The Central Supply Technician is responsible for issuing, stocking, and delivering supplies to areas and departments served by Central Supply. The role includes replenishing Central Supply and par stocks, cleaning equipment, and entering supply and equipment charges into computer systems. The technician maintains organized storage and preparation areas, responds to routine and special requests, and supports safe decontamination and sterilization processes. The position also involves professional communication and conduct, teamwork, confidentiality, participation in staff meetings and training, and ongoing efforts to improve service quality, efficiency, and cost control.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
CRCST certification or registration is preferred.
Ability and willingness to perform additional duties in different department areas as needed or as determined by management.
Ability to complete assigned work within the shift and follow established hospital and department policies.

Nice To Haves

One year of Central Supply or other hospital experience.
CRCST certification or registration.

Responsibilities

Provide departments with appropriate supplies using the Par Level system and replenish inventories in a timely manner.
Organize carts and stock, front shelves, and remove empty boxes and trash.
Apply charge stickers to supplies as appropriate and communicate supply needs or problems to the Department Manager and Buyer.
Run ETO and steam sterilizers as needed, maintain accurate sterilizer logs, perform biological tests on every load, and perform daily DART tests on steam sterilizers before the first load.
Follow safety procedures during decontamination and sterilization.
Respond to special supply requests and fill and deliver supply or equipment requisitions and phone orders.
Make house rounds each shift to check for dirty equipment returning to stock and distribute stand-by equipment at the beginning of each shift.
Enter supply and equipment charges into the computer, post daily issues to departments through the Simon System, and record requisitions on the day they are filled.
Maintain accurate equipment charges using the CAMS computer system and batch and send patient charge cards to Data Processing daily and on time.
Restock Crash Carts and Specialty Carts and respond promptly and accurately to unit requests for Central Service items.
Provide courteous, prompt service and treat coworkers with respect.
Re-sticker returned items when necessary and re-shelve them the same day they are received.
Send malfunctioning equipment to Bio Med daily after completing the required paperwork.
Perform additional duties in other department areas as needed or as determined by management.
Follow hospital and department policies, maintain confidentiality, complete assigned work within the shift, and communicate problems or requests for assistance to the supervisor.
Attend at least 75% of staff meetings or read and initial the minutes, and participate in group projects and staff meetings.
Complete annual safety updates and orientation within established time frames, attend 80% of in-service programs, and maintain licensure or certification as appropriate.
Identify errors, inefficiencies, and inaccuracies; bring them to management with suggestions; develop solutions; help control costs or generate revenue; and measure progress against quality goals.