Central Svs Tech Cert

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Central Services Representative to manage the acquisition, storage, and distribution of medical supplies and equipment to ensure uninterrupted patient care.

You will stock, issue, and track inventory, coordinate with OR and floor staff, and uphold sterilization and infection control standards in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with experience in central service.
• Certification in sterile processing is required or preferred.
• Familiarity with infection control and equipment sterilization procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stock, and issue medical supplies and equipment following protocols.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and prepare supply carts.
• Coordinate with OR and Floor staff for instrumentation and supply needs.
• Ensure compliance with storage guidelines and infection control standards.

Skills

Inventory management

Sterile processing

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Sterile Processing Dist Tech

Certified Sterile Processing Dist Supervisor

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 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.

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