Central Services Technician-Omaha 8-4:30pm (8 hrs), Sat/Sun every other weekend

Company: Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Omaha
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Central Service Technician
Job Code: 880197
Immediate Supervisor: Materials Manager Status: Non-exempt DEPARTMENT FUNCTION/JOB OVERVIEW Assists with processes and tasks in the supply and equipment functions within the clinical services facility management system. Works in collaboration with the patient care and case management systems, facilities management system, materials manager, buyers, and Central Supply Specialist to purchase, track, and distribute to clinical units patient supplies and equipment items needed for daily use. Special orders supplies when needed. Recommend process improvements in order to have the right supplies and equipment to the right place timely and at the most efficient cost. Contributes to the financial and quality outcomes as it relates to the facility management system and to Madonna as a whole. Assist with the revisions of the supply and equipment functions' operational definitions. Adheres to all Madonna's operational definitions. Work will be performed in an ethical and legal manner following organizational policies, processes, protocols and procedures . Responsible for quality service delivery and internal/external customer relations for Madonna as a whole, including upholding the mission and values for the department and facility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (INFORMATION)
A. Daily tracking of equipment on all areas as scheduled.
B. Receives rental equipment and takes to appropriate area.
C. Incorporates corporate goals and objectives into daily operations.
D. Adheres to annual budget.
E. Maintains and updates the computerized inventory system.
F. Completes reports as instructed by function leader.
G. Develops, maintains a patient care equipment storage center with required par equipment levels.
H. Cleans, disinfects, distributes and retrieves patient care equipment.
I. Assists in the Purchasing Department as needed. (PEOPLE)
A. Communicates with members of the clinical service systems to insure supply and equipment needs are being met.
B. Follows instruction from supervisor to perform other functions as assigned in order to achieve the goals within the department and/or system.
C. Adheres to Madonna's operational definitions.
D. Attends and contributes to function meetings.
E. Attends all mandatory inservices.
F. Develops and expands expertise in all areas of equipment by reading journals and attending related educational opportunities. Incorporates knowledge to improve processes.
G. Adheres to all state, federal, CARF, CDC regulations.
H. Practices safe working principles. Assists other staff to reduce risk in the work place. (THINGS)
A. Operates computer to process and develop reports, maintain and track inventory and equipment.
B. Operates telephone, e-mail, voice mail, calculator, pager, copier for day-to-day operations.
C. Handles supplies, loads supplies, unloads supplies.
D. Receives and coordinates deliveries and returns of equipment and supplies.
E. Handles and operates small tools to make minor repairs on equipment.
F. Maintains and ensures a safe environment for the department. Handles and operates all necessary equipment and performs required duties according to established safety standards to maintain compliance with regulations and prevent injury.
G. Assist with ensuring cleanliness of equipment and environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Must be able to lift maximum of 35 pounds and frequent lift and carry of 20 pounds. Must tolerate occasional standing of 1-2 hours during 8-hour period with 45 minutes of sustained standing. Must tolerate occasional sitting throughout the work shift. Must tolerate constant walking throughout the work shift with up to 2 hours of sustained walking. Must tolerate occasional periods of carrying throughout the shift. Must tolerate frequent pulling throughout shift. Requires sufficient strength to produce 50 pounds of force to push/pull a bariatric bed on tile and carpet. Must tolerate occasional to frequent low level, horizontal, and overhead reaching with right, left and both arms. May be exposed to biohazardous materials. Requires normal hand strength based on national averages for age and gender. Requires sufficient sight to see and read reports and computer screen. Requires sufficient hearing and speaking to communicate by phone or in person.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education/training and/or Experience) High school equivalency or knowledge level. One year experience in inventory control dealing with stocking and/or distribution or healthcare experience required. Knowledge of medical supplies and medical equipment preferred. Either training and/or basic computer and calculator skills required. Background checks are conducted. When specific authorization forms are requested so that full background and history can be obtained, employees/applicants must sign the form(s) requested.

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