Central Svs Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield seeks a Central Services Representative to manage receipt, stocking, and issuing of medical supplies and equipment. You will maintain accurate inventory, prepare supply carts, and ensure compliance with storage and infection control guidelines.

You will coordinate with OR and Floor staff, work with the MMIS team on case carts, and support a fast-paced clinical environment to sustain patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of sterilization experience.
• 400 hours clinical CPD experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Sterile Processing Dist Tech certification within 12 months.
• Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor certification within 12 months.
• Sterile Processing Dist Tech certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stock, and issue medical supplies and equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and prepare supply carts per protocol.
• Monitor inventory and report discrepancies; collaborate with clinical staff and purchasing.
• Ensure storage guidelines and infection control practices are followed.
• Coordinate with OR and Floor staff for instrumentation and supply needs.
• Work with Surgery MMIS coordinator for case carts systems; maintain equipment.
• Assemble and decontaminate surgical instrumentation as required.

Skills

Sterilization experience

Education

High School Graduate General Studies or equivalent

High School GED General Studies or equivalent

Sterile Processing Tech Certification within 12 months

Sterile Processing Dist Supervisor Certification within 12 months

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Central Services Representative, you will be a central figure responsible for the meticulous acquisition, inventory, and distribution of medical supplies and equipment, ensuring clinical departments have necessary resources for optimal patient care. You will play a vital role in maintaining supply chain efficiency and supporting seamless clinical operations.

Every day, you will expertly receive, stock, and issue medical supplies and equipment, meticulously maintaining accurate inventory records, and preparing supply carts according to protocols. You will also monitor inventory, report discrepancies, collaborate with clinical staff and purchasing, and ensure strict adherence to storage guidelines and infection control practices.

To be successful in this role, you will combine exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail in inventory management, and a strong understanding of medical supply terminology. You will demonstrate a proactive approach to anticipating needs, excellent communication, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment providing crucial logistical support for high-quality patient care.

• Performs Duties in support of and in compliance with the AORN and AAMI guidelines for sterilization procedures.
• Coordinates with OR and Floor staff with instrumentation/supply/equipment needs.
• Works closely with the Surgery MMIS coordinator for surgical preference cards and pulling case carts systems.
• Consistently completes assigned work n time while meeting quality, safety and regulatory standards. Operates and maintains all equipment.
• Ability to assemble all surgical instrumentation for proper sterilization.
• Ability to Decontam all surgical instrumentation as well as all patient care equipment under the CS department.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies or equivalent technical training,
• High School GED General Studies or equivalent technical training,
• One year of sterilization experience
• 400 hours clinical CPD experience , preferably in Healthcare.
• Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech, within 12 - months
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor, within 12 - months
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech, within 12 - months

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and its Lauren Small Children’s Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County.

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