O.R. Material Services Specialist

Job Description

Position Summary

The OR Materials Service Specialist is responsible for assisting in ordering, receiving, and maintaining a sufficient inventory of supplies and instruments, etc.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Selects appropriate vendors when purchasing items for the Operating Room . Maintains records for all purchases in the Operating Room.

Uses computer system in ordering and receiving items. Pe1forms price check on items.

Performs cycle counts on inventory. Assists with year-end inventory.

Receives supplies/equipment from vendors; checks packing slips and reconcile differences

between items on packing slips. Resolves backorders from vendors. Returns damaged items to vendors. Orders specialty items when needed.

Sends broken instruments to vendors for repair.

Obtains and process loaner equipment to be used within the facility.

Coordinates with Bio-Med to have new and loaner equipment checked in upon arrival to the facility.

Assist in the process for new equipment evaluation when needed

Coordinates the installation or expansion of PYXIS units.

Manages the console item Master for new supplies in the PYXIS.

Manages the standard inventories on all PYXIS stations.

Runs and reviews batch reports.

Monitors proper operation of the PYXIS system.

Communicates with OR Material Service Supervisor regarding PYXIS activities, policies and procedures.

Distributes stock to specific services.

Assists in maintaining OR Storage Room in a clean and orderly state.

Assists OR Materials Service Supervisor in preparing reports, operational and capital budget.

Maintains cost control for OR Materials.

Adheres to guidelines in the confidentiality statement.

Attends meeting with and in the absence of the OR Materials Service Supervisor.

Reviews and checks for expired items in Pyxis and OR supply areas on a monthly basis.

PARTICIPATES IN QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (QI)

ACTIVITIES:

Changes practice behavior as a result of QI data.

Identifies opportunities for improvement.

Participates in problem resolution activities

Participates in data collection per unit QI Plan.

PARTICIPATES IN EDUCATION OF SELF AND OTHERS

Attends staff development programs and utilizes educational resources to meet unit and individual objectives.

Functions as a preceptor/clinical coach for specific services.

Maintains core and divisional/unit-based competencies, as described in the divisional competency plan.

Fulfills mandatory educational requirements annually, included but not limited to:

JCAHO/OSHA Competency

Unit specific skills

Occupational Health Screening

Presents professional image.

PROVIDES LEADERSHIP

Policies and Procedures

Follows hospital policies and procedures

Adheres to current infection control and universal precaution polices.

Supports the philosophy of nursing to ensure quality patient care

Knowledge of job description

Contributes to Problem-Solving

Contributes to problem identification and solution.

Reports unit-related problems using the appropriate chain of command.

Interpersonal Relations and Communications

Listens to the ideas, opinions, and feelings of others.

Gives and receives constructive feedback.

Recognizes and intervenes when personal conflicts have the potential to interfere with patient care.

Works effectively with others in a team approach.

Demonstrates Service Excellence behaviors.

Personal

Effective Communication

Initiative

Problem-Solving Skills

Accountability

Flexibility

Stress Management

Self- directed with limited supervision

Interpersonal Relationship skills

Minimum Requirements

High School or greater degree is required- or higher.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities required

Strong interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written

Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of staff

Project positive behavior to department staff, team members and guests as evidenced by direct observation and feedback from others.

Individual should have high energy with the ability to organize/prioritize workload.

Working knowledge and experience with PC-based applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Ability to function as a team member and execute the desired outcomes

Must exhibit creative, positive problem-solving abilities

Ability to foster collaboration between multiple parties

Ability to effectively present ideas and concepts to groups

Ability to think conceptually and apply concepts in a practical application

Ability to assimilate information from a variety of sources, analyze information, and determine a course of action

Ability to consider diverse opinions

Commitment to a high standard of customer service

Zero to two years related experience

Pay Range

$16.31 - $23.78

Other Information

Shift Expectations: 3rd

Shift: 7:00pm-7:00am with a rotating schedule

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet…