Central Services Technician I

Central Service Technician

The Central Service Technician participates in collection, decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, wrapping, scanning, sterilizing, storage and distribution of reusable equipment and supplies. Works collaboratively with all departments to ensure efficient, safe and effective equipment and supply reprocessing. Models excellence in customer service, ensuring the highest standards for both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring all equipment and supplies are collected, cleaned, decontaminated, and assembled according to manufacturing guidelines.

Delivers equipment which includes but is not limited to: Adult Event Carts (Crashcarts) and Restocking Supplies; Pediatric Event Carts (PAL Carts) and Restocking Supplies; Newborn Crashcarts and restocking supplies, Alaris PCU pumps, Alaris LVP module, Compression Devices (SCD), PCA's Pumps, Epidural Pumps, Syringe LVP Module, Feeding Pumps, Papr Hepa Air-Mate, Stryker Pressure Monitor Kit, Hypo/Hyper Unit (K-thermia), Siderail Pads (Seizure Pads), Epistaxis Box (Nose Bleed Box), Peritonsillar Box, Larynoscope Handle & Blades, Wound VACs, Walkers (Rolling & Standard), Bedside Commodes (Regular, Drop Arm and Bariatric), Isolation Carts, Foot Pumps, Pulse Oximeters, Fiber Optic Light Source, Gomco Portable Suction (Electrical and Battery Power), Patient Locking Restraints Boxes, Orthopedic Cast Carts, Sand Bags (5lb & 10lbs) and Urinary Monitors.

Follows established manufacture INSTRUCTION FOR USE (IFU) when processing equipment and supplies. Alerts supervisor if IFU's are needed.

Monitors and maintains adequate levels of inventory

Answers telephone, takes messages and fills equipment requests.

Verifies delivery, initiates patient charge and files delivery document in appropriate slot.

Delivers trays, instruments and carts to area such as, X-ray, L&D, NBN and ED.

Demonstrates proficiency with preparing crash carts with appropriate instruments and supplies per specific department needs.

Maintains a clean organized work area within the department, adhering to OSHA standards.

Participates in quality improvement projects, infection control practices, OSHA standards and MSDS awareness within the department.

Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills with all internal and external customers.

Completes all department required competencies including orientation and annual requirements.

Participates in department continued education to foster an environment of proficiency in central services.

Assigns priority to emergency requisitions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma, equivalent or higher is required.

One year of Central Service Technician experience preferred.

Pay Range

$16.00 - $22.86

Shift Expectations

6:45 am to 3:15 pm every other weekend