OR Supply Chain Technician - Full time

The incumbent in this position is responsible for handling inventory and maintaining desired par levels of non-stock items. Responsibilities also include maintenance of the surgeon preference cards, vendor charge sheets, and serving as back up for the distribution of non-stock items from the warehouse to their appropriate locations. Works under the direction of the Sterile Processing Clinical Coordinator and OR Supply Chain Specialist to improve processes. Provides back-up to the Surgery Scheduling/Data Assistants by inputting data into computer for scheduling, charge entry, in-service time, statistical data, etc.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
• Stocks and stores supplies to predetermined par levels in OR supply room, center core and sterile processing. Rearranges and rotates stock for orderly and timely usage of dated materials. Removes and reports outdated items from stock. Communicates with nurses, sterile processing department & operating room technicians to ensure their supplies are at sufficient and appropriate levels.
• Performs cycle counts. Investigates discrepancies discovered.
• Assists with annual physical inventory.
• Serves as back up for the distribution of non-stock items from the warehouse to the appropriate location.
• Receives STAT calls for supplies. Responsible to investigate and report problem scenarios and to make recommendations for corrective action.
• Updates and maintains surgeon preference cards. Communicates with charge nurses for each service to ensure accuracy.
• Updates and maintains vendor charge sheets.
• Utilizes computer information systems for looking up on hand quantities, catalog numbers, and incoming orders to provide information for surgical services and sterile processing and for performing charge entry and surgery scheduling functions. Understands the implication of the data and how the data is utilized. Participates in maintaining the integrity of the information system. Develops and maintains records in an organized manner.
• Works closely with the OR Supply Chain Specialist to ensure product availability for scheduled surgeries.
• Maintain product knowledge of surgery non-stock and stock reporting items in order to coordinate purchases with OR, purchasing, Lead Materials Tech and/or Supervisor as appropriate.
• Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization. Provides back up to the Surgery Scheduling/Data Assistant for charge entry and/or scheduling functions as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School or GED

Experience

• One year inventory handling experience, highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience with personal computers and information/data management