Sterile Supply & Inventory Specialist

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Central Services Representative to ensure timely delivery of sterile supplies and equipment, maintain inventory accuracy, and stock/issue items for clinical areas.

You will follow AORN/AAMI guidelines, coordinate with OR and floor staff, and prepare case carts while upholding infection control and safety standards. Strong organization and communication are essential in this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED or equivalent training.
• 1 year of sterilization experience.
• 400 hours clinical CPD experience, healthcare preferred.
• Certification: Sterile Processing Dist Tech within 12 months.
• Certification: Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor within 12 months.
• Certification: Sterile Processing and Dist Tech within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per AORN and AAMI guidelines for sterilization.
• Coordinate with OR and Floor staff for instrumentation and supply needs.
• Pull case carts and manage surgical preference cards with MMIS coordination.
• Complete tasks on time while maintaining quality, safety and regulatory standards.
• Assemble all surgical instrumentation for proper sterilization and decontamination.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and monitor stock levels.

Skills

Inventory management

Organizational skills

Communication

Infection control

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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)

Tools

Surgery MMIS coordination

Job description

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Central Services Representative to ensure timely delivery of sterile supplies and equipment, maintain inventory accuracy, and stock/issue items for clinical areas.

You will follow AORN/AAMI guidelines, coordinate with OR and floor staff, and prepare case carts while upholding infection control and safety standards. Strong organization and communication are essential in this fast-paced role.