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Prepares, stores and delivers safe, clean and/or sterile supplies and medical equipment for use.
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Inspects condition of supplies and equipment received into CSR and takes steps to correct any deficiencies.
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Rotates stock in accordance with established procedure and best practices of the Central Services profession.
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Ensures shelves are filled each day to provide customers with appropriate inventory levels.
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Enters accurate data into the Materials Management Information System.
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Corrects any deficiencies in data entry that may arise by crediting, issuing and adjusting stock as needed.
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Communicates any pertinent information to the Lead Supply & Distribution Clerk, as appropriate.
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Communicates with nursing units before making supply and equipment runs.
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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.
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Maintains proper par levels on the nursing units, on carts and trays, delivers equipment, supplies, exchange carts and trays as needed.
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Wipes down carts on a scheduled basis as designated by Lead Supply/Distribution Clerk.
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Keeps bulk stores organized and clear of obstructions to meet the requirements of all appropriate policies and regulatory agencies.
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Breaks down boxes for removal by housekeeping.
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Coordinates the washing of all cart covers, totes and bins on a scheduled basis and whenever the aforementioned may become soiled.
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Assists with the loading and unloading of deliveries and pickups from/to the linen delivery service.
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Loads clean linen for daily delivery to the unit.
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Delivers clean/removes excess linen to the units.
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Tracks deliveries and usage of linen using the most appropriate control system.
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Removes soiled linen from the units for pickup and retrieval by the linen delivery service.
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Assists with the loading and unloading of deliveries and pickups from/to the freight carrier.
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Reviews bill of lading, packing slips, and any other available documentation to confirm correct delivery noting any apparent damage and/or shortages before signing for acceptance of goods from the carrier.
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Receives all usable products into the MMIS system, generating a delivery document.
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Cleans, decontaminates and disinfects medical equipment and patient rooms, while maintaining accurate and thorough documentation of the process.
