Central Services Technician I

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health Medical Center in North Carolina is seeking a Central Service Technician to support collection, decontamination, cleaning, assembling and packaging of reusable equipment and supplies, while ensuring safety and high-quality standards.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, follow IFU instructions, manage inventory, and assist with deliveries and tray preparation for X-ray, L&D, NBN and ED, all while upholding OSHA guidelines and customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, decontaminate and assemble equipment per IFU.
• Deliver trays and carts to X-ray, L&D, NBN and ED areas.
• Monitor inventory levels and restock supplies.
• Answer calls, process equipment requests and logs.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area complying with OSHA.
• Participate in quality improvement and infection control initiatives.

Job description

Position Summary

The Central Service Technician participates in collection, decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, wrapping, scanning, sterilizing, storage and distribution of reusable equipment and supplies. Works collaboratively with all departments to ensure efficient, safe and effective equipment and supply reprocessing. Models excellence in customer service, ensuring the highest standards for both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring all equipment and supplies are collected, cleaned, decontaminated, and assembled according to manufacturing guidelines.
• Delivers equipment which includes but is not limited to: Adult Event Carts (Crashcarts) and Restocking Supplies; Pediatric Event Carts (PAL Carts) and Restocking Supplies; Newborn Crashcarts and restocking supplies, Alaris PCU pumps, Alaris LVP module, Compression Devices (SCD), PCA's Pumps, Epidural Pumps, Syringe LVP Module, Feeding Pumps, Papr Hepa Air-Mate , Stryker Pressure Monitor Kit, Hypo/Hyper Unit (K-thermia), Siderail Pads (Seizure Pads), Epistaxis Box (Nose Bleed Box),Peritonsillar Box, Larynoscope Handle & Blades, Wound VACs, Walkers (Rolling & Standard), Bedside Commodes (Regular, Drop Arm and Bariatric), Isolation Carts, Foot Pumps, Pulse Oximeters, Fiber Optic Light Source, Gomco Portable Suction (Electrical and Battery Power), Patient Locking Restraints Boxes, Orthopedic Cast Carts, Sand Bags (5lb & 10lbs) and Urinary Monitors.
• Follows established manufacture INSTRUCTION FOR USE (IFU) when processing equipment and supplies. Alerts supervisor if IFU's are needed.
• Monitors and maintains adequate levels of inventory
• Answers telephone, takes messages and fills equipment requests.
• Verifies delivery, initiates patient charge and files delivery document in appropriate slot.
• Delivers trays, instruments and carts to area such as, X-ray, L&D, NBN and ED.
• Demonstrates proficiency with preparing crash carts with appropriate instruments and supplies per specific department needs.
• Maintains a clean organized work area within the department, adhering to OSHA standards.
• Participates in quality improvement projects, infection control practices, OSHA standards and MSDS awareness within the department.
• Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills with all internal and external customers.
• Completes all department required competencies including orientation and annual requirements.
• Participates in department continued education to foster an environment of proficiency in central services.
• Assigns priority to emergency requisitions
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

$16.00 - $22.86

Other Information

Shift Expectations: 1st shift: 6:45am-3:15pm during the week. Every other weekend 2:nd shift 2:45pm-11:15pm.

Area: Bed Storage: Heavy lifting (50-60lbs)

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.