Central Service Technician, Full Time, Days

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Health System is seeking a Central Service Technician to perform sterile processing, cleaning, sterilization, and distribution of patient care items within a hospital setting. The role requires strong organization, attention to deadlines, and the ability to follow complex instructions.

Qualified candidates typically have a High School diploma and 0–3 years of related experience, with familiarity in technology used for inventory and supply management.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning, processing, sterilization, storage and distribution of patient care items.
• Meets deadlines and spaces work assignments accordingly.
• Cleans and checks all equipment according to established procedures.
• Fills orders and issues supplies as requested.
• Charges for all supplies issued.
• Assists with inventories.
• Participates in controls of supplies and equipment.
• Completes daily work reports and/or other reports as requested.
• Cleans shelves and all work areas according to schedule.
• Delivers and sets up orthopedic equipment as ordered.
• Demonstrates CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Expertise.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Instruction following

Tech literacy

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Jackson Health System

Department

Jackson Memorial Hospital - (insert dept. information here in addition to JMH)

Address

1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136

Shift details

Full-Time, Days

Why Jackson

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

Summary

Central Service Technician is responsible for medical supply work requiring knowledge of sterile techniques and equipment used in the processing, sterilizing, maintaining, and dispensing of supplies in the sterile supply unit.

Responsibilities

• Performs all of the various tasks in cleaning, processing, sterilization, storage and distribution of patient care items.
• Meets deadlines and spaces work assignments accordingly.
• Cleans and checks all equipment according to established procedures.
• Fills orders and issues supplies as requested.
• Charges for all supplies issued.
• Assists with inventories.
• Participates in the various controls of supplies and equipment.
• Completes daily work reports and/or other reports as requested.
• Cleans shelves and all work areas according to established schedule.
• Delivers and sets up orthopedic equipment as ordered.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

High School diploma is required.

Skill

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Credentials

Completion of accredited course work as a Central Supply Technician. Successful passing of the International Registration examination administered by the International Association of Hospital Central Service Management preferred.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Environmental Conditions

Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.