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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 The Central Service Technician must be a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment supporting high-volume procedural areas. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently while responding to frequent supply requests and operational demands. Strong English verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively interact with clinical staff, supervisors, and supply chain teams. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment is essential. Candidates must be disciplined, dependable, and able to meet operational deadlines with minimal supervision. The technician must be comfortable entering and maintaining accurate data in inventory management systems and completing administrative tasks in a timely manner. Attention to detail is critical to ensure accuracy in inventory tracking, par management activities, and supply distribution. Flexibility to adapt to changing workloads, assignments, and schedules-including weekend coverage-is required. Employees must comply with all UCLA Health policies, infection control practices, and safety requirements, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and stay current with required HR training and competency requirements. The position also requires a commitment to quality improvement initiatives and adherence to Materials Management and UCLA Health policies to ensure efficient supply support for patient care operations.