Central Services/Supply Tech - Central Services - Full Time 8 hours Evenings (1:45PM to 10:15PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

About the Role

Reporting to the Central Service Team Lead, this position is responsible for maintaining and delivering appropriate quantities of supplies, carts, equipment, bins, and trays within the hospital. This role requires a working knowledge of the hospital’s current inventory practices, restocking exchange carts, bins, and trays, cleaning and decontamination techniques, and maintenance of all Central Service equipment.

Responsibilities

• Resolve emergencies related to the acquisition and distribution of supplies and equipment as needed.
• Assist with entering patient charges, answering department phones, duplication and distribution of reports, and ordering/pickup of rental equipment.
• Act as relief for the Central Service Charge Tech position.
• Dispense and deliver products and equipment requested by verbal, written, and telephone requisitions, including transportation of trays with medication and/or sharps. Products will be delivered to the floor and put away under the supervision of a charge nurse/nurse.
• Maintain all supply bins and shelving to ensure appropriate product labels are properly placed and reflect current product/manufacturer information.
• Maintain crash cart and outdate log monthly.
• Organize workload, set priorities, and complete assignments in a timely manner while utilizing resources appropriately and complying with department program standards.
• Perform monthly rounding to ensure carts are being appropriately maintained.
• Perform routine cleaning of all supply bins located in the equipment room.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and cleaning of medical equipment for Central Service.
• Promote a positive and safe work environment by maintaining good relations with management, peers, and hospital staff; attending department meetings; supporting hospital goals, policies, and management decisions; adhering to the hospital dress code; and maintaining confidentiality.
• Refer all problems, unusual requests, or incidents to the Central Service Lead and/or manager at the time of occurrence.
• Replenish all exchange carts, bins, trays, and kits; proficiency on all carts is required.
• Participate in the organization-wide Quality Improvement Program through orientation, education, and quality control activities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in Central Service and Materials Management through continuing education.
• Utilize the AIMS tracking system to track all Central Service equipment in the facility, including uploading and downloading patient census information and corrections to the database.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Minimum two years of materials/inventory experience required; experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Flexibility in work schedule, hours, and shifts.
• Awareness of hospital infection control, body mechanics, and safety policies; annual recertification in safety.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 - $24.65. When extending an offer of employment, factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal/State/local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and external market considerations are taken into account.