Central supply technician job description

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley's leading integrated health system, you'll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you're interested in a health system that's both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Sterile Processing Tech on our Central Services team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center-Catskill.
Responsibilities:

Facilitates the activities of the Central Sterile Processing Department, for the purpose of providing sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment, and service for the care and treatment of patients, utilizing knowledge of aseptic techniques and body mechanics.

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you'll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.

Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education: High school diploma, At least one (1) year experience in a sterile processing position is desirable, but not required

Minimum Experience: Sterile Processing certification, basic computer skills, and medical terminology skills

Required Certification/Registration: For staff hired after January 1, 2016,

Central Sterile Technician Certification is required by International Association of Healthcare Central Service

Material Management (IAHCSMM) or the Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician credential

administered by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

Must maintain certification. Must complete 10/12 hours of continuing education each year (Jan 1st to Dec 20th)

and be able to provide proof of courses taken that relates to sterile processing.

Physical Requirements: Standing and walking much of the day. Often has to lift and carry supplies and trays weighing up to 25 lbs. and may be called upon to push heavy supply carts through hospital corridors. In addition, performs decontamination, assembly and stocking procedures within the organization.

Working Conditions:

Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards.
Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 25 lbs.
Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.

For 50 years, Brooks Rehabilitation, headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., has been a comprehensive source for physical rehabilitation services. As a nonprofit organization, Brooks operates one of the nation's largest inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the U.S. with 160 beds, one of the region's largest home healthcare agencies, 40 outpatient therapy clinics, a Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation in partnership with Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, the Brooks Rehabilitation Medical Group, two skilled nursing facilities, assisted living and memory care. Brooks will treat more than 60,000 patients through its system of care each year. In addition, Brooks operates the Clinical Research Center, which specializes in research for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and more to advance the science of rehabilitation. Brooks also provides many low or no cost community programs and services such as the Brooks Clubhouse, Brooks Aphasia Center and Brooks Adaptive Sports and Recreation to improve the quality of life for people living with physical disabilities. Brooks Rehabilitation proudly employs over 2,500 clinicians and staff across the state of Florida. We are looking for exceptional people to join our culture of caring and bring our mission to life.

Responsible for proper handling of sterile supplies, maintains CSD owned & rented equipment and specialty patient care items. Supplies include medical/surgical equipment, instruments, and patient beds.
Responsibilities:

* Pulls and delivers supplies/items and equipment to requesting areas; obtains special request items.
* Responsible for proper storage of general stores supplies and rotation of all goods. (FIFO)
* Places orders for Patient Care Items, to include rental beds, rental equipment and specially requested medical items.
* Ensures equipment is cleaned, sanitized and checked out for proper working condition per Infection Control Guidelines/Practices and Biomedical Equipment Policies within 24 hours of receipt.
* Maintains accurate log of rental equipment.
* Participates in mandatory annual physical inventories.
* Performs duties in a safe, functional and effective manner that reduces hazards and risks, prevents accidents and injuries and maintains safe conditions by adhering to established safety standards.
* Receives and verifies all non-stock supplies. If any discrepancies, report findings to the Purchasing Assistant. Delivers express and refrigerated shipments immediately.
* Replenishes missing/expired stock from Code Carts as needed; verifies code carts monthly for expiration dates and logs accordingly.
* Cleans Storeroom daily; removes debris, boxes and trash from supply areas.
* Inputs work orders for defective and/or new patient use equipment.
* Assists with Nursing Unit par replenishments as needed.
* May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

* High school diploma or GED, Associates degree preferred.
* 1 year of Health-care Central Supply or Storeroom Warehouse environment.
* Attention to detail and understanding of par levels.
* Must have a valid drivers license.
* Must be able to lift 50lbs and stand for a long periods of time.
* Excellent analytical, communication and organization skills

Location: 3599 University Blvd South, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Hours: Part-time

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:

* Competitive Pay
* Comprehensive Benefits package
* Vacation/Paid Time Off
* Retirement Plan
* Employee Discounts
* Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs

Shift: 2 pm to 10 pm (5 days a week, can fluctuate)

Location : Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Pay : $ 14.00 - $ 18.00per hour

• Temp to perm*

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing exemplary customer service to clinical and physician resources and leaders that reach out to Central Supply for products and/or services. Will work independently and as a team in accurately assembling items for Code Carts and Procedure Carts for the entire campus. Thoroughly clean and/or distribute equipment for patient care as required. Responsible for special requests received from a variety of channels, documenting chargeable items, and ordering products for Central Supply. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Rotates to assignments among various areas within the department and/or campus.

• Assignments may include but are not limited to dispensing and delivering patient care supplies, delivering equipment to procedural areas or clinical units, assembling procedure carts/code carts, providing up-to-date pharmacy drawers, and facilitating their exchange.

• Tracking department and patient supply utilization for processing patient charges and interunit transfers for patient care supplies in the proper billing application(s).

• Utilizing a hand-held computer, may be responsible for the ordering of supplies, tracking outstanding open orders, working with Procurement and/or manufacturers to track down supplies or orders, and restocking supplies as necessary.

• Provides courteous service, assisting all units, and meeting special needs or requests.

• Performs duties in a timely manner and provides updates if delays occur.

• Communicates with courtesy when interacting with customers or vendors in person or on the telephone. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills directed toward customer satisfaction.

• Communicates effectively with all hospital departments and with others within the department. Problem solves to meet the needs of various departments. Uses the chain of command as necessary to resolve issues.

• Maintains knowledge base by attending in-services and department meetings. Participates in training of new employees as requested.

• Follows hospital and departmental safety policies.

• Maintains inventory of patient care supplies in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Records Procedure Carts and Code Carts re-processed.

• Maintains an efficient and effective workflow pattern.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

• Capable of lifting, pulling and pushing.

• Prolonged standing and walking.

• Proficient computer skills with knowledge of instrument tracking and scheduling systems.

• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Previous experience in providing Customer Service preferred.

• Previous experience in medical supplies preferred.