Materials Technician

Description:

POSITION TITLE: Materials Technician

DEPARTMENT: Materials

EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO: Materials Manager

SUPERVISES:

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Part-time, or Per Diem

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description

provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants and other agencies with a clear

understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in

relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved

job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable

accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential

functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

POPULATION SERVED

The position does not involve patient care. Age specific experience and/or special training

and/or expertise are not required to serve this population.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist as directed by Materials Manager in stocking, labeling and lost charge

reconciliations of medical supplies. Reconcile daily charges to supplies used. Assist as

needed in entering daily charges the Materials Technician is responsible for monitoring

and managing all supplies and assuring accurate charging for supplies, services,

procedures, etc.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years of experience as a Materials Technician. Experience in Materials

and Central Supply within a hospital preferred. High school graduate or equivalent

preferred.

DEMANDS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK, EQUIPMENT USAGE, AND WORK

ENVIRONMENT

PERCENTAGE OF WORK TIME 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Standing/Walking 67-100%

Sitting 1-33%

Twisting 1-33%

Lifting/Carrying 1-33%

Pushing/Pulling 1-33%

Climbing (Ascending/descending) 1-33%

Bending/Stooping 1-33%

Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods 1-33%

Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods 1-33%

Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods 1-33%

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS – Individuals in patient care positions are required to lift a

patient with or without assistance.

2-10 Pounds 34-66%

11-20 Pounds 34-66%

21-30 Pounds 1-33%

31-40 Pounds 1-33%

41-50 Pounds 1-33%

51 Pounds or More 1-33%

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Working in hot, cold, wet surroundings 1-33%

Working outdoors 1-33%

Working with or near chemicals 1-33%

Working near radiation sources 1-33%

Potential exposure to communicable diseases 1-33%

Working with hazardous waste materials 1-33%

Utilizing essential upgraded or adaptive equipment as industry standards require 1-33%

Using hand tools 1-33%

Potential for cuts and bruises 1-33%

EXCHANGE OF IDEAS

Ability to express or exchange ideas 67-100%

Ability to understand communication of others with or without adaptive devices 67-100%

Ability to perform basic math 67-100%

Ability to read at an elementary level 67-100%

Requirements:

WORKPLACE BEHAVIORS

I. RESULTS ORIENTATION – Meets current objectives and positions the

organization for future growth. Completes daily tasks and assignments and

processes large volumes of work associated with the operation of the department.

II. SOCIAL SENSITIVITY - Builds positive relationships based on respect for others.

Demonstrates a helpful, positive attitude. Maintains effective communication with

peers, medical staff, patients, visitors, and families.

III. QUALITY OUTCOMES – Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external

customers. All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of

performance are met. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality.

Participates in quality improvement programs as directed.

IV. SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT – Demonstrates an awareness of and

adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the facility with an

emphasis on maintaining a safe environment for all persons working in the facility.

A. Accident/Injury Reporting – Reports any accidents, injuries, and unsafe

equipment and conditions to supervisor by the end of the shift and reports any

pre-existing conditions as identified by the ADA.

B. Unsafe Conditions – Immediately reports and corrects, if possible, unsafe

conditions or equipment.

C. Workplace Standards – Compiles with relevant regulations, standards and

policies governing safe workplace environment (OSHA, Accreditation, etc.)

D. Safety Techniques – Maintains current knowledge of all aspects of the

facility’s safety program by attending safety-related training as mandated

upon hire and thereafter as required by facility.

E. Modified Work – Accepts modified work assignments after receiving the

physician’s release to return to work following an accident/ injury.

F. Follows Prescribed/Recommended Treatment – Follows the

prescribed/recommended treatment given by treating physician(s) after an

accident/injury.

V. EDUCATION – Participates in required in-services and educational programs on an

ongoing basis.

VI. ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY – Follows all facility guidelines outlining

standards of attendance and punctuality. Responsible for reporting to and

completing work at assigned times.

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

Universal precautions will be observed in order to prevent contact with blood or other

potentially infectious materials. Under circumstances in which differentiation between body

fluid types is difficult or impossible, all body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious

materials. All blood or other potentially infectious materials will be considered infectious

regardless of the status. The category shown below is designed to communicate the risk of

exposure for this particular position.

? Category I

Tasks involve light contact with moist body substances, non-intact skin or mucous

membranes. Department procedures define and require use of minimum protective

measures to perform the task.

? Category II

Tasks involve no contact with moist body substances, non-intact skin or mucous

membranes; however, employment may require performing unplanned Category I task.

Appropriate protective measures are readily available.

? Category III

Tasks of employment involve no contact with moist body substance, non-intact skin or

mucous membranes.

The employee must have the ability to perform essential functions without posing a

“direct threat” in the workplace.