Supply Distribution Technician - Part-Time

Supply Distribution Technician - Part-Time

This recruitment is being given to fill 2 part-time positions in the San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible referral pool to fill future part-time opportunities. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE:
All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

• Inventories nursing units; determines amounts needed to bring unit supply to established par level; may recommend changes to par level based on usage patterns.
• Selects items to re-supply nursing units; delivers needed items on a regular basis as well as an emergency basis.
• Receives supply requests from outlying patient care areas; fills orders and delivers or arranges for delivery.
• Receives and records incoming supplies; labels supplies with patient charge tags; stocks supplies in central supply.
• Wraps and autoclaves supply items for storage.
• May assist in the inventory control process, including the maintenance and rotation of inventory.
• May enter data into computer and maintain inventory database of ESI or other inventory system.

Experience: Six months experience equivalent to Nursing Assistant or Stock Clerk in an acute care hospital.

Equipment, instrumentation and supplies common to an acute care hospital; knowledge of inventory control concepts and applications; knowledge of supply storage standards and practices.

Receive, store and distribute medical supplies and equipment according to established standards and procedures; deal tactfully with staff and other hospital departments; maintain excellent customer service.

Requires ability to stand and work for prolonged periods of time; ability to bend, stoop, and reach overhead; manual dexterity sufficient to gather, stock and distribute inventory; vision sufficient to distinguish between various instruments and supplies; employees may be required to push distribution carts weighing up to 100 pounds and to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).

Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.

Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.

Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at  prior to the examination date.

Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made…