Surgical Supply Assistant - PRN

Overview

Job Description - Surgical Supply Assistant - PRN (250002YQ). Surgical Supply Assistant - PRN - ( 250002YQ ). This position is PRN and will work Monday - Friday 5:30am - 2:00pm.

Surgical Supply Technician is responsible for completing Supply Chain and Perioperative standard operating procedures for supply replenishment across supply nodes within the organization including but not limited to supply bin pulling, cleaning, filling, receiving and replenishment. Responsible for managing the deployment and replenishment of patient care equipment and medical code carts according to prescribed procedures, techniques and universal precautions. Responsible for identification and management of expired supply and cleanliness of Supply Chain and Perioperative distribution areas and supply nodes.

Respond to STAT supply requests and calls and maintains clear communication between clinical staff, Perioperative team and Supply Chain Distribution team. Responsible for management of specialty or patient specific supply, implants and tissue needed for Perioperative and surgical operations.

• Complete and follow Supply Chain and Perioperative standard operating procedures for supply replenishment across supply nodes within the organization. Regularly checks, pulls, cleans, fills and receives supply bins for full replenishment.
• Ensure adequate and accurate supply levels at all times to meet the anticipated demand of clinical staff and end users. Respond to changes in supply demand patterns.
• Demonstrate understanding and perform bin staging activities in accordance with SOPs. Keep staging area clean and organized.
• Deliver STAT items or special requests to end users as required, and assist end users with over-the-counter issues.
• Utilize supply management technology in accordance with SOPs. Maintain accuracy when working with technology and ERP systems.
• Physically count the quantity of on-hand supply in Supply Chain and Perioperative areas to maintain accurate inventory levels as required.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels of STAT or mission critical items within the staging area.
• Manage and communicate stock outs and substitute items with clinical end users, Perioperative leadership and Supply Chain Distribution team.

Clean & Organize

• Ensure all Supply Chain distribution, Perioperative areas and supply nodes are organized and clean per policies.
• Maintain a safe working environment in all distribution areas; comply with PPE/AORN standards for invasive areas.
• Identify with Departmental management when maintenance of a supply node is required. Perform regular maintenance on supply nodes as needed (e.g., bin replacement, labeling, reorganization).
• Ensure quality assurance standards are met by checking and removing outdated and expired supply.

Equipment

• Store, clean and deploy medical equipment maintained by Supply Chain and Perioperative Services to clinical end users.
• Maintain equipment inventory to track equipment, identify soiled equipment requiring cleaning and deliver equipment to appropriate end users.
• Log and communicate equipment requiring repair or maintenance. Communicate progress to clinical end users through verbal updates and repair logs.

Communication & Customer Service

• Maintain clear communication between clinical end users, Perioperative leadership and Supply Chain Distribution team.
• Assist with answering phone calls and responding to the organization’s “I Need It” application.
• Communicate all supply interruptions including stock outs and backorders to clinical end users and departmental management as soon as information becomes available.
• Meet productivity work standards while demonstrating competency in job skills and knowledge by completing scheduled work in allotted timeframe.
• Perform other responsibilities as requested by Supervisor, Coordinator, Team Lead or Department Head.

Specialty Supply, Tissue & Implant Management

• Manage and perform requisitions and requests for specialty or patient specific supply for surgical cases and Perioperative need. Review and manage open Purchase Orders to ensure timely delivery of specialty or patient specific items. Communicate any backorders associated with…