Central Service Technician I, PD

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
Mar 31, 2026
Description The Central Service Technician (CST) supports patient care by ensuring clinical teams across UCLA Health have timely access to medical supplies and equipment. This role supports highvolume procedural areas by managing inventory, distributing supplies, and maintaining organized, accurate supply locations. Key Responsibilities Pick and deliver case cart supplies and replenish inventory for procedural and ambulatory units Manage par levels, monitor supply usage, and adjust inventory to meet changing clinical demand Receive, verify, and distribute supplies; reconcile packing slips and resolve discrepancies Transport supplies and equipment (up to 50 lbs) safely and efficiently Restock supply areas, maintain organized storage, and manage assigned supply carts Maintain barcode accuracy to support inventory tracking and scanning Follow up on vendor shipments to ensure timely delivery of critical supplies Work Environment This role requires working in fastpaced procedural settings where accuracy, organization, and efficiency are essential. The CST collaborates closely with clinical staff, supply chain teams, and vendors to ensure uninterrupted patient care. Hourly rate: $26.31 Per Diem roles may convert to Career Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds and lift up to 50 pounds Ability to use a PC, Supply dollies and heavy-duty transport carts, Handheld scanner, Phones, copy machines, Electric pallet jack, manual pallet jack, forklift Ability to work in a fast-paced, high demand environment while adapting to changing priorities, managing multiple tasks, and maintaining accuracy. Experience with merchandising, stocking, organizing product and ensuring accurate placement of goods. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Proficient in computer programs and software, including Microsoft Office applications, specifically in Outlook, Word and Excel. Proven track record of proactively managing and completing assigned tasks. Demonstrated ability to follow directions with minimal supervision or follow-up. Ability to consistently adhere to management direction, including maintaining established processes and priorities despite conflicting requests from external sources. Strictly obeys the healthcare regulations for infection control. Provides resources information regarding proper sterilization techniques, product information, equipment operation etc. to fellow staff and other healthcare team members, serving as a resource for people needing direction as required. Consistently demonstrates a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Actively participates in Quality Management and PIE programs. Consistently adheres to Materials Management / Receiving and UCLA Policies and procedures. Attends all in-services/workshops as requested. Assists in the orientation and skill development of new staff members. Attends and participates in required fire, safety, disaster, body mechanics, etc classes and/or drills. Always ensures a safe, clean working environment for self and co-workers. Monitors and reports unsafe acts or conditions and assists with resolutions. Consistently maintains good guest relations interdepartmentally, intra-departmentally, using English language in both written and verbal format. Demonstrates good telephone etiquette. Is sensitive to co-workers, patients, and family members, in a courteous and respectful manner. Maintains a positive attitude and behavior: efficient with time utilization/productive, strives to be a team member, prompt attitude, adapts to change in workload, adapts to variable rotating shifts, conducts personal business on break or lunch time. Always responds to the needs of all areas. If unable to meet the needs, keeps the area informed and offers alternatives Ability to push, pull up to 100 pounds and lift up to 50 pounds. *Will actively assist in meeting the needs of the department.