Central Services/Supply Tech - Central Services - Full Time 8 hours Evenings (1:45PM to 10:15PM - Monday through Friday, Rotating Weekends) (Union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay transparency

Job summary

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a Central Service support associate responsible for maintaining and delivering supplies, carts, and equipment throughout the facility. You will restock exchange carts, bins, and trays, ensure proper labeling and storage, and assist with routine cleaning and maintenance of central service items.

The role emphasizes accurate inventory practices, adherence to infection control standards, and timely completion of tasks under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years materials/inventory experience required; in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and deliver appropriate quantities of supplies, carts, equipment, bins and trays within the hospital.
• Restock exchange carts, bins, and trays and ensure proper labeling and storage.
• Operate and monitor AIMS tracking for Central Service equipment.

Skills

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to resolve emergencies related to the acquisition and distribution of supplies and equipment as needed. Is aware of the location of all products within the facility.
• Assist with the entering of patient charges, answering department phones, duplication and distribution of reports, and ordering/pickup of rental equipment.
• Act as relief for Central Service Charge Tech position.
• Dispense and deliver products and equipment requested by verbal, written and telephone requisitions. This may include the transportation of trays with medication; and/or sharps. Products will be delivered to the floor and put away under supervision of a charge nurse/nurse.
• Flexibility required in work schedule, hours, and shifts.
• Maintain all supply bins and shelving to ensure appropriate product labels are properly placed and reflect current product/manufacturer information.
• Maintain crash cart and outdate log monthly.
• Maintains professional work habits by organizing workload, setting priorities, and completing assignments in a timely manner; utilizing resources appropriately; complying with department program standards; and adapting well to change.
• Perform monthly rounding to ensure carts are being appropriately maintained.
• Perform routine cleaning of all supply bins located in the equipment room.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and cleaning of medical equipment for Central Service.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
• Promotes a positive and safe work environment by maintaining good relations with management personnel, peers, and hospital staff; by attending department meetings; by supporting the hospital and its goals, policies, and management decisions; by adhering to the hospital dress code; by maintaining an awareness of hospital infection control, body mechanics and safety policies; by recertification in safety on an annual basis; and by maintaining confidentiality regarding work-related matters, identifying and reporting barriers to departmental effectiveness, recommending constructive problem solving methods. managing time; demonstrating flexibility in work assignments; and active participation as a team member.
• Refer all problems, unusual requests, or incidents to Central Service Lead and/or manager at the time of occurrence.
• Replenish all exchange carts, bins, trays, and kits. Proficient on all carts, i.e., assistance with replenishment unnecessary.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Quality Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and inter‑departmental quality control, improvement, and quality planning activities.
• Through continuing education, maintains up-to-date knowledge in Central Service and Materials Management.
• Utilize the AIMS tracking system to track all Central Service equipment in the facility, including the uploading and downloading of patient census information and any corrections to the data base

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum (Required)

Preferred (Not required)

Work Experience

Minimum (Required)

Preferred (Not required)

Minimum two years materials/inventory experience required; in a healthcare setting preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum (Required)

Preferred (Not required)

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 - $24.65. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Central Service Team Lead, this position is responsible for maintaining and delivering appropriate quantities of supplies, carts, equipment, bins and trays within the hospital. This position requires a working knowledge of hospital's current inventory practices; restocking exchange carts, bins, and trays; cleaning and decontamination techniques; and maintenance of all Central Service equipment.