Central Svs Tech Cert

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Central Services Representative to manage the acquisition, inventory, and distribution of medical supplies and equipment, ensuring departments have resources for patient care. You will receive, stock, and issue items, maintain precise inventory records, and prepare supply carts according to protocol.

Success requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of sterile processing terminology, working in a

Qualifications

• High School Graduate General Studies and One year in Central Service, Certification
• High School GED General Studies and One year in Central Service, Certification
• Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech

Responsibilities

• Receives, stocks, and issues medical supplies and equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and prepare supply carts per protocols.
• Monitor inventory and report discrepancies to clinical staff and purchasing.
• Adhere to storage guidelines and infection control practices.
• Coordinate with OR and Floor staff for instrumentation and supply needs.
• Assemble all surgical instrumentation for proper sterilization and decontaminate equipment.

Skills

Inventory management

Sterile processing

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Sterile Processing Certification

Central Service Certification

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.

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 and One year in Central Service, Certification,
• High School GED General Studies and One year in Central Service, Certification,
• Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech,
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor,
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech,

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.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$25.00 - $31.06 /hour