Job Details

Job Summary:

Procures, maintains, and delivers supplies needed for all surgery cases in an efficient, cost-effective manner.

Job Responsibilities:

-Communicates effectively with Surgery, Instrumentation Systems, and S&D personnel by requesting, receiving, locating, and delivering needed supplies in a prompt and courteous manner.

-Informs staff of breaks in aseptic technique related to packaging/ handling.

-Exhibits knowledge in functions of all shift responsibilities.

-Demonstrates ability to operate carousel, handheld computers, personal computers, and other inventory management tools.

-Utilizes handheld device to order, restock, and maintain surgery and anesthesia inventory.

-Maintains prescribed inventory PAR levels on carousel and supply carts.

-Monitors the case cart/supply process for each surgical case.

-Checks case cart against preference cards for completeness.

-Orders identified missing items and places on cart or informs circulator/clinical supervisor prior to the start of the surgical procedure.

-Cleans supply carts/bins according to the monthly assignment schedule.

-Coordinates the return of unused supply/instrumentation items.

-Removes unused/overstocked supplies/instrumentation from alcoves/carts in a timely manner.

-Returns unused items to their proper storage location according to PAR levels.

-Rotates stock when returning or replenishing items.

-Supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities.

-Attends mandatory in-services and meets unit educational standards.

-Modifies behaviors or performance to comply with care standards and unit requirements.

-Performs other duties as assigned by the Surgical Services Resources Manager.

-Decision Making: Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited, and standard policies/protocols have been established.

-Working Relationships: Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.

-Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.

-Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Required Skills & Experience:

-Zero (0) - six (6) months of related experience.

-Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

-Basic computer skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

-N/A

Required Education:

-High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Education:

-N/A

Required Certification & Licensure:

-N/A

Preferred Certification & Licensure:

-N/A