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CENTRAL SVS REP

  • Mercy Hospital Of Bakersfield
  • Bakersfield, California
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About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $24.00 - $28.87 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-461640
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Central Sterilization
Hours/Pay Period
80
Weekly Schedule
8hr
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Technician

Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Central Services Representative, you will be a central figure responsible for the meticulous acquisition, inventory, and distribution of medical supplies and equipment, ensuring clinical departments have necessary resources for optimal patient care. You will play a vital role in maintaining supply chain efficiency and supporting seamless clinical operations.

Every day, you will expertly receive, stock, and issue medical supplies and equipment, meticulously maintaining accurate inventory records, and preparing supply carts according to protocols. You will also monitor inventory, report discrepancies, collaborate with clinical staff and purchasing, and ensure strict adherence to storage guidelines and infection control practices.

To be successful in this role, you will combine exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail in inventory management, and a strong understanding of medical supply terminology. You will demonstrate a proactive approach to anticipating needs, excellent communication, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment providing crucial logistical support for high-quality patient care.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of, and the ability to operate, department equipment. No more than 2 valid exceptions per years meets the standard



    1. Reports all repair needs to the appropriate resource immediately upon discovery


    2. Demonstrates the ability to safely operate steam and low temperature sterilization equipment. This includes performance of quality testing and completion of documentation


    3. Demonstrates the ability to safely use all decontamination equipment


    4. Demonstrates the ability to use all Materials Management software applications and handheld technology


    5. Demonstrates the ability to decontaminate, prepare, and sterilize all instrumentation and properly store patient care equipment.


  • Performs inventory services for all assigned units and equipment. No more than 3 valid exceptions per year meets the standard.



    1. Produces an inventory picklist utilizing the designated Materials Management software application and handheld technology


    2. Accurately fills the inventory needs of assigned departments


    3. Demonstrates the ability to provide inventory and restocking of crash carts, urology carts, isolation carts, procedure carts, and other specialty carts.


  • Demonstrates the ability to order, receive, and maintain product inventory. No more than three valid exceptions meets the standard



    1. Routinely monitors expiration dates for all products including stock and nonstock items


    2. Communicates immediately to the proper resource, any supply reorder needs


    3. Demonstrates the ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment for staff and supplies


    4. Demonstrates the ability to correctly identify, label, and stock inventory products. This includes proper stock rotation


    5. Demonstrates the ability to fill all phone, Order Entry, or Lawson requests in a timely and accurate manner


  • Perfoms other related jobs as assigned.



    1. Works with department leadership to clarify project expectations


    2. Completes assignments within agreed timeframe



Job Requirements
Required
  • High School Graduate General Studies or 2 yearsequivalent work experience., upon hire or
  • High School GED General Studies or 2 yearsequivalent work experience., upon hire and
  • Education or experience in Central Service and six months of experience insterile processing, upon hire
  • Certified and Registered Central Service Technician, within 12 - months or
  • Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor, within 12 - months or
  • Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech, within 12 - months

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women’s health, and orthopedics. Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. They are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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