Central Svs Tech Cert

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 89,076,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Central Services Representative to manage the intake, stocking, and distribution of medical supplies and equipment, ensuring efficient operations for patient care.

You will maintain accurate inventory, prepare supply carts, and collaborate with clinical staff and purchasing while adhering to infection control guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school level education or GED with central service certification.
• Certification as Sterile Processing Dist Tech or equivalent.
• Experience in central service and collaboration with OR and floor staff.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stock and issue medical supplies and equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and prepare supply carts.
• Monitor inventory and report discrepancies to purchasing.
• Follow storage guidelines and infection control practices.
• Prepare instrumentation for sterilization and decontamination per guidelines.
• Coordinate with OR and Floor staff for instrumentation and supply needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Graduate

GED

Sterile Processing Certification

Sterile Processing Dist Tech

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.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$25.00 - $31.06 /hour