Supply Chain Technician

Job Summary:

This position works under the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Supervisor/Manager and/or designee. Inventories, restocks, and distributes disposable medical supplies within Perioperative services, which includes replenishment in the Operating Room and Ambulatory Surgery Unit suites. Prepares surgical carts for use in the medical center and/or medical office building. Coordinates with staff and physicians to maintain accuracy of supplies on facility procedure cards.

Stocks instruments, trays, and packs in surgical carts.

• Reviews operating room schedule in advance to ensure proper supply levels. Stocks surgical carts for use during procedures. Inventory assigned supply areas for replenishment. Rotate stock using FIFO method of inventory management. Fills requisitions from stock in storage areas. Maintains stocking levels in the OR and ASU suites.
• Inform staff on product conversions and substitutions. Work with Perioperative Cost Specialist, Product Manager, Procurement team, Physicians and service leads (nursing) to ensure proper stocking levels are maintained and supplies are ordered routinely.
• Escalate and solve supply issues with Supply Chain Supervisor/Manager, and involve clinicians when necessary. Provide support to maintain procedure cards (removing obsolete items, and updating cards during product conversions). Print supply forecast to prepare for future procedures.
• Ensures proper documentation is maintained electronically and manually. Participates in all competency programs, attends meetings, and trainings when required. Adheres to all policies and protocols in the use of Healthconnect and One Link Systems. Infection Control - Standard Precautions:
  Adherence to hand washing requirements, workflow patterns, standard precautions, dress code, sterility assurance.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

• Minimum one (1) year experience managing supplies in a perioperative environment (Ambulatory Surgery Unit and/or Operating Room, and/or Sterile Processing-this may be any one of the 3 or a combination of the 3 equaling a year).
• Required one (1) year experience operating within a Supply Chain inventory management system.

• High school diploma; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in lieu of requirements.

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• Successful Completion of "Blood borne Pathogens Awareness Training" within 30 days of hire (KP Learn Module).
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications.
• Ability to present information in one on one and small group situations.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to communicate and write effectively.

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