Central Supply Technician (Days)

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Department

Job Summary

Under general supervision, assures the timely and accurate restocking of medical supplies and equipment to in-patient and out-patient clinical setting. Is responsible for independently inventorying, picking and delivering the correct supplies and equipment

Essential Functions:

• Collects and properly transports dirty equipment from patient-care areas to Central Supply. Decontaminates equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures. Performs simple tests to assure equipment is functioning properly. Properly stores equipment in Central Supply. Delivers the correct equipment to patient care areas as needed.
  * Changes out used COR carts as needed being sure to collect all needed paperwork. Follows the CS policy for maintaining the security of the COR cart drug drawer.
  * Builds specialty kits and trays in accordance with procedure.
  (30%)
• Takes physical inventory of supplies using handheld computer or point-of-use system. Picks and puts away needed supplies using system generated pick tickets. Corrects and closes paperwork generated during pick process. Properly archives paperwork accumulated during the shift. (30%)
• Breaks down bulk delivery from Prime Vendor for put away in Central Supply. Properly puts away supplies in CS according to Lawson # on boxes. Properly labels boxes kept in overstock. Properly stores overstock for easy access by other shifts. Properly disposes of cardboard. (10%)
• Assists with annual inventory preparations and counting. Monitor supplies for expiration and remove from inventory locations according to policy. Maintain cleanliness of equipment decontamination area, storeroom, and point-of-use stations. Report point-of-use equipment malfunctions to supervisory team.
  Complies with Central Supply professional expectations including attendance, call-in procedure, time clock, and dress code. Treats customers, co-workers, and supervisors with courtesy and respect.
  Completes paperwork as instructed and files properly. Communicates complete and accurately at huddle. Incorporates communication provided at huddle into daily activities.
  (10%)
• Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors. Treats these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications. (10%)
• Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities or to improve a patient's care. (10%)

Education:

• No High School Diploma and/or No GED

Work Experience:

• No experience needed
• Basic level of computer experience
• Central Supply, warehousing or inventory experience preferred

Licenses:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills to effectively relay information.
• Ability to use a computer and possess a basic understanding of its functionality.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and to write brief notes about activities performed during the shift.
• Must be able to match numbers and letters.
• Must be able to add and subtract.
• Basic level of computer knowledge

Shift

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.