Summary

Supports OR, Cathlab, and pre-op inventory by receiving, stocking, counting, auditing expired products, delivering STAT items, and preparing case carts. High school diploma required; healthcare or supply chain experience preferred.

Highlights

Experience: 1 to 3 years preferred
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Physical Requirements: Near-point focus at varying distances
Type: Full-Time

Job description

Job Summary: The Perioperative Inventory Tech supports the needs of assigned Operating Rooms, Cardiac Cathlabs and other Pre-operative departments in the hospital by ensuring that inventory is obtained in a timely and accurate manner. Maintains a high standard of accuracy and interacts frequently with the hospital data control system. Efficiently manages tasks while working in a sterile, fast-paced and high-demand environment.

Responsibilities:

With a high sense of urgency, delivers STAT items to Operating Room/Pre-operative staff upon request.
incoming shipments to verify receipt of the correct types and quantity of materials and supplies.
Unpacks and inspects items for damage/shortage. Reports to vendor or supervisor any discrepancies. Returns products back to vendors when needed.
Interacts with data control system to identify the classification of items (stock/non-stock). Accurately processes items according to standard operating procedures.
Stores items at designated locations accurately. Maintains supply areas keeping them neat and clean and properly labeled.
Performs cycle and par level counts in Operating Room (OR) suites and storage rooms as necessary.
Interacts with customers to review par levels, and receiving and delivery information.
Maintains records of material and supplies and related materials management activities, as required.
Picks and stages items for shipment to vendors.
Audit storerooms and OR suites for expired product.
Picks items for scheduled cases and completes case carts waiting for instruments.
Provides phone coverage as necessary.
Performs additional duties as directed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience: A minimum of one to three years of experience in supply chain/ healthcare environment, preferred.

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Licenses / Certifications:

Other: Computer knowledge in; Word, Excel, Microsoft, ETC. Must be able to multi-task.

Special Requirements: Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from