Central Supply Tech I - Full Time Day - Bakersfield - Outpatient Surgery

Kaiser Permanente; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

KAISER in Bakersfield seeks a Central Supply Tech I for Outpatient Surgery. Responsibilities include decontaminating, packaging, sterilizing, storing, and distributing medical instruments per Title 22 and Joint Commission standards, and processing equipment requests.

Qualifications include at least one year in Central Service or a comparable role with certification; CRCST/CCST certification is preferred. The role supports end users and maintains sterilization records and training for staff.

Qualifications

• One year experience in Central Service or comparable Operating Room Technician or Registered Central Service technician course with certification.
• License, Certification, Registration
• CRCST or CCST certificate.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort soiled instruments/equipment, decontaminate as required, and prepare packs and supplies.
• Maintain sterilization records and equipment usage; monitor sterilizers and incubators.
• Train and orient new personnel and ensure adherence to infection control procedures.
• Communicate issues to lead/manager and assist with workload statistics.

Education

CRCST or CCST certificate

Job description

Job Summary:

Decontaminates, cleans, packages, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical/surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies in accordance with Title 22 requirements and Joint Commission standards. Fills requests from user areas.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. Ensure equipment is available for end users: Receive and sort soiled instruments/equipment, soak, disassemble, clean and rinse, decontaminate as required. Lubricate and perform routine preventative maintenance as required. Set up crash and latex safe carts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain clean work area. Check and restock emergency equipment. Prepare and process packs, supplies, equipment and instruments. Maintain sterilized supplies and equipment. Replace expendable parts on equipment. Check, test, and graph data form equipment such as sterilizers, incubators, etc. Perform computerize scanning, documentation, and tracking of equipment and instruments. Understands, operate and monitor various types of sterilization equipment. Maintain accurate and complete sterilization records. Train and orient new or less experienced personnel. Communicates relevant accomplishments and problems to the lead and/or manager. Maintain current licensure/certificates. Follow standard infectious control procedures. Operate sterilizers. Handle computer printouts. Record and maintain record of equipment usage. Prepare periodic workload statistics. Fill request for equipment and supplies. Inventory and replenish equipment and supplies. Pick up soiled equipment/supplies from end users. Operate copier, computer and fax equipment. Record equipment malfunctions; maintain department logs, i.e. sterilization records and equipment usage. Request repair service for equipment. Attend conferences, meetings, and in-service training program. Maintain proficiency in technical/clinical skills. Answer and route telephone calls; locate personnel by paging system or beeper. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Education

• One year experience in Central Service or comparable Operating Room Technician or Registered Central Service technician course with certification. License, Certification, Registration
• N/A Additional Requirements: Preferred Qualifications:
• CRCST or CCST certificate.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Central Supply Tech I - Full Time Day - Bakersfield - Outpatient Surgery

LOCATION: Bakersfield, California

REQNUMBER: 1446221

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.