Central Sterile Supply Technician

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Better at Work. Better at Life. When you work at St. Jude, you'll join a highly collaborative work culture that inspires you every day to be your best. With opportunities for learning and growth, you can shape a career path that is right for you while also enjoying all the benefits and stability of working for a world-class institution. This includes work-life balance with generous paid time-off and on-campus conveniences that make life a little easier. Join us and you'll quickly see why St. Jude is consistently ranked by our employees on Glassdoor as a "Best Place to Work." Under direct supervision, is responsible for stocking supplies issued from receiving and pulling orders in a cost effective and timely manner to satisfy customer. Cleans and disinfects area as appropriate to maintain the integrity of the sterile and non-sterile medical supplies. Identifies and responds to system failures by notifying the manager. Coordinates functions in collaboration with the Par-linen and Clinical staff as appropriate Job Responsibilities: Facilitates the warehousing and storage of medical supplies. Maintains all supplies in accordance with OSHA, JACHO, AORN, AAMI and IAHCSMM standards Maintains adequate levels of all needed supplies according to established par levels and works collaboratively with Materials management team to assure inventory adjustments are made based usage. Maintains proper records, logs and paperwork as relevant to inventory. Has knowledge of workflow patterns that protects against cross contamination of sterile supplies and maintains cleanliness of work environment. Manages supply and distribution. Receives supplies and stocks in appropriate locations. Assess packages for expiration dates, package integrity, discoloration, (in accordance with AAMI, CDC, JCAHO, and AORN guidelines) to ensure sterility has not been compromised. Follows principles of first in, first out (FIFO). Reads and interprets department requisitions. Alerts appropriate personnel of backorder items. Assists with staff orientation and development. Assists with the orientation and on-the-job-training of new and existing staff. Participates with presenting in-service and staff development sessions. Maintains knowledge of MSDS access. Assists with the development, review and revision of department policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution. Maintains regular and predictable attendance. Minimum Education and/or Training: High school diploma/GED required Central Sterile Supply Technician training preferred Minimum Experience: One (1) years of experience in central supply, sterile processing, distribution, shipping/receiving or other related field required. Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law: None Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only: None Required Preferred: Certification as either a Central Service Technician from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management (IAHCSMM) Or: Materials management related certification Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear The employee is required to sit, reach with hands and arms The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job