Supply Technician

PURPOSE

To assist in maintaining the Ambulance Districts state of readiness.

DESCRIPTION

A full-time, non-exempt, hourly employee who reports directly to the Service Center Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Processes orders submitted by Headquarters, Training and field units. Retrieves patient care equipment from medical facilities and distributes the equipment back to the units.


2. Receive district ordered items and inventory in accordance with procedures as defined by Policy 801-3 Purchasing.


3. Maintains an acceptable inventory of medical supplies used by the District utilizing Operative IQ or the current inventory management system.


4. Trans-filling oxygen to the District’s fleet. This includes various agencies who the District partners with to provide first response as well as maintaining the system and records in accordance with District, State, and Federal policies, rules, laws, and regulations.


5. Trouble shooting and documenting damaged or broken equipment for repair. Makes minor repairs to equipment as allowed by the manufacturer. Maintains records in accordance to manufacturers, state and federal requirements. This includes but is not limited to acting as the District representative during preventative maintenance programs.


6. Other duties as assigned by the Service Center Manager may include but are not limited to: stocking vehicles, transferring vehicles for service, other needs of District operations, or miscellaneous errands.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Retrieving linens, medical waste and pharmaceutical waste from the stations.


2. Performing basic vehicle inspections on the vehicles used to perform duties (oil, clean exterior and interior, etc.)


3. Documenting all equipment being sent out for repair and for equipment sent back after repairs have been made.


4. Maintain general working knowledge of Supply Tech II and Supply Tech Leader duties and fill in as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Education and Other:
   
   
   
   1. High School diploma or equivalent.
   
   
   2. Valid driver's license
   
   
   3. Twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
   
   
   
   


2. Skills
   
   
   
   1. Mathematical Skills – The ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
   
   
   2. Language and Interpersonal Skills – Ability to read limited number of two- and three- syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Listens to others without interrupting, and maintains confidentiality, Ability to communicate effectively with management and prioritize assignments in a changing environment.
   
   
   3. Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
   
   
   4. Computer Skills – Ability to operate windows-based applications.
   
   
   5. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
   
   
   6. Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
   
   
   7. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
   
   
   8. Language - Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence, and effectively present information in one-on-one situation, small group situations and to third parties and employees of the organization.
   
   
   9. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Maintains objectivity; Remains open to others’ ideas and is open to change and evolution of systems/process.
   
   
   10. Other Skills – Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, drive ambulances and other emergency vehicles.
   
   
   
   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and to talk or hear and to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently required to use hands to type, handle, or feel. Occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.