Class Code: 02085
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE
CENTRAL SUPPLY WORKER
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, receives, maintains, and
issues medical items and equipment for use by physicians, nurses, and other
medically oriented personnel in the care and treatment of patients at a state
institution; performs related work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
WORK
EXAMPLES
Cleans, sterilizes, and assembles hospital equipment, supplies, and
instruments according to prescribed procedures and techniques.
Scrubs and washes surgical instruments,
containers, rubber gloves, and syringes and other equipment such as surgical
linens, surgical packs, and treatment trays using sterile techniques and
equipment such as an autoclave, water sterilizer, or antiseptic solutions.
Prepares packs of supplies,
instruments, dressings, and treatment trays according to designated lists of
guides; wraps, labels, and seals such packs or trays.
Receives new supplies from supply
sources; examines supplies for damage, shortages, or errors in shipping; sorts
and places articles received in appropriate storage areas.
Fills requisitions from ward areas or
emergency treatment rooms with supplies and equipment such as sterile bandages,
catheters, syringes or other medical supplies.
Maintains records of usage and numbers
of specific supplies on inventory for purposes of inventory control and
reordering; contacts supervisor to order needed supplies.
Physically counts supplies on hand for
inventory purposes on a regular basis.
Examines
reusable items for breakage or deterioration; makes minor repairs if possible;
sizes, mates, and wraps items in paper or cloth preparatory to sterilizing.
COMPETENCIES
REQUIRED
Knowledge of basic medical terminology as applied to medical supplies
and equipment and their use.
Knowledge of basic sterile techniques.
Ability to follow detailed procedural
or other written instructions on compilation of assortments of medical items.
Ability to keep basic inventory records
and use these records to assess the need for reordering.
Ability to learn the operation of
equipment such as an autoclave and to learn the more complicated sterile
techniques.
Displays high
standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits
honesty and integrity. Refrains from
theft-related, dishonest and unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.
Displays
a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing
assignments efficiently. Works with
minimal supervision. Demonstrates
responsible behavior and attention to detail.
Responds
appropriately to supervision. Makes an
effort to follow policy and cooperate with supervisors.
Aligns
behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization.
Encourages
and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust and group identity. Fosters commitment and team spirit.
Expresses
information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the
audience and nature of the information.
Listens to others and responds appropriately.
The equivalent of one year of full-time experience as a nursing
assistant in a health care facility;
OR
completion of Licensed Practical Nurse
training;
OR
the equivalent of one year of full-time
experience as a sterile supply worker in a health care facility;
OR
completion of two years in a professional nursing
educational program shall be considered as qualifying.
Effective Date: 3/93 DM