Supply Technician- Weekend Shift

The following information is designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained. Essential functions may change based on organizational need.

General Position Summary:

Responsible for inventory and delivering supplies to patient care areas, responsible for the maintaining the computer inventory system in a timely and accurate manner.  Conducts cycle counts in materials management inventory location and on clinical PAR units as assigned.  Assist in the ordering of routine supplies, forms.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities:

• Answers and returns phone calls.

• Delivers supplies to patient care areas.

• Assists patient care staff with identification of supply needs.

• Checks stock on units and restocks depleted items

• Orders and assembles supplies for patient care areas.

• Checks for dated supplies in Materials Management and on the floors monthly, and                  manage appropriately.

• Stocks/restocks Materials inventory supplies on the shelves.

• Conducts cycle counts on designed aisles as assigned. 

• Prepares routine/periodic inventory reports.

• Resolves inventory discrepancies.

• Displays proper etiquette and mannerisms that reflect the SHINE Behavior Guidelines.

• Promotes the Patient and Staff Safety Standards as a core value of the organization.

Secondary Functions:

• Participates in departmental and association wide informational meetings and in-services, including staff meetings, association wide forums, and seminars.

• Reviews department and association wide policies and procedures annually.

• All other duties as assigned.

Additional / Seasonal Responsibilities:

• Participate in department physical inventory (April & November)

Job Scope:

This job involves:

• Regular and recurring work situations.

• A moderate degree of complexity.

• Typical operation from established and well-known procedures.

• Performance of duties under moderate supervision.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None.

Interpersonal Contacts:

Contacts:

• Are normally made with others both inside and outside the hospital.

• Are usually made with own department as well as other departments or locations.

• Contain some discussion about confidential/sensitive matters.

• Are made via telephone, e-mail, and face-to-face interaction.

• Are usually with staff members, patients, and physicians.

Specific Job Skills & Mental Activities:

This position requires knowledge of all equipment, tools, machinery, and office equipment in the Central Supply department, including: fax, printer, phone systems, computer, and commonly used hospital computer programs (including Inventory Systems, Hospital Information Systems, e-mail, and internet). 

This employee must be service oriented and have excellent computer skills, problem-solving skills, customer service skills, organizational skills, multitasking skills, professional interpersonal skills, time management skills, the ability to prioritize work, and telephone etiquette. 

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).

• Basic computer skills (required).

• One year related experience (required).

Physical Demands & Job Conditions:

Medium

Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. The worker is subject to contact with chemicals, heavy lifting, constant standing, and encounters with upset/disturbed individuals.

Physical motions include finger dexterity, standing, walking, stooping, talking, reaching, feeling, bending, kneeling, grasping, listening/hearing, handling, lifting up to 50 pounds, and repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and feet.

This is considered a safety-sensitive position.

OSHA Exposure Category:

OSHA Exposure Category 3

Involves no regular exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, and tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and are not a condition of employment.