Central Services Clerk at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network – Center Valley, Pennsylvania

Inventories, arranges, prepares, stores and delivers safe, clean and/or sterile supplies and medical equipment for use.

Inspects condition of supplies and equipment received into CSR and takes steps to correct any deficiencies.

Helps maintain proper par levels on the nursing units, on carts and trays, delivers clean equipment, supplies, exchange carts and trays as needed.

Rotates stock in accordance with established procedure and best practices of the Central Services profession.

Ensures shelves are filled each day to provide customers with appropriate inventory levels.

Double checks products delivered from Receiving to Central with what Receiving shows as received.

Reports any discrepancies to Receiving staff immediately for resolution and Purchasing if need be.

Receives stock items into inventory in the MMIS system.

Enters accurate data into the Materials Management Information System.

Corrects any deficiencies in data entry that may arise by crediting, issuing and adjusting stock as needed.

Communicates any pertinent information to the Lead Central Services Technician, as appropriate.

Inspects condition of supplies and equipment received into CSR and takes steps to correct any deficiencies.

Delivers unit supplies and clean medical equipment to the nursing units per predetermined schedules and removes soiled equipment, instruments and accessories on a similar schedule.

Helps maintain proper par levels on the nursing units, on carts and trays, delivers equipment, supplies, exchange carts and trays as needed.

Follows manufacturer’s and/or Distributor’s instructions for cleaning devices and equipment.

Cleans soiled medical equipment in accordance with internal policy, best practices of the profession and the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, the Joint Commission or any other interested regulatory agencies.

Records the use, cleaning and disposition of medical equipment and conveys appropriate messages to the Biomedical Engineering service.

Responds to requests and replenishes clinical areas with clean medical equipment as appropriate.

Assists with organizing and maintaining the clean medical equipment in storage.

Wipes down carts on a scheduled basis as designated by the Lead Central Services Technician.

Keeps bulk stores organized and clear of obstructions to meet the requirements of all appropriate policies and regulatory agencies.

Breaks down boxes for removal by housekeeping.

Coordinates the washing of all cart covers, totes and bins on a scheduled basis and whenever the aforementioned may become soiled.

Assumes the responsibilities of absent associates when necessary.

Provides coverage for Mailroom and Receiving functions as needed.

Follows internal policies and procedures and the best practices of the profession

Reports suggestions for changes in workflow, policy or procedure to the Supply Coordinator or Lead Central Service Technician for consideration.

By recognizing the relationship of the supply role to the essential well being of the patients and taking all necessary steps to ensure that the caregivers have the appropriate supplies available to provide for the patient’s needs.