PROCEDURAL INVENTORY TECH

The Perioperative Inventory Technician is responsible for managing and maintaining the inventory of surgical supplies for all procedural and perioperative areas. This role ensures that all perioperative departments have the necessary supplies to provide high-quality patient care. The Perioperative Inventory Technician works closely with surgical teams, sterile processing, and materials management staff to ensure accurate inventory levels, timely replenishment, and proper storage of critical surgical supplies.

Essential Duties

• Monitor and manage inventory levels of surgical supplies in the procedural and perioperative areas to ensure availability and prevent shortages.
• Conduct daily inventory checks, cycle counts, and periodic physical inventory to maintain accurate stock levels and update inventory management systems.
• Place orders for replenishment based on usage trends and established par levels.
• Receive, inspect, and restock surgical supplies in designated storage areas, ensuring proper rotation and adherence to \"\"first-in, first-out\"\" (FIFO) principles.
• Distribute sterile and non-sterile supplies to surgical suites and other perioperative areas based on scheduled procedures and preference cards.
• Ensure that all supplies are stored in a clean, organized, and compliant manner, following infection control and safety standards.
• Collaborate with the surgical team and sterile processing department to ensure that all necessary supplies and instruments are available.
• Review daily surgery schedule to ensure procedural areas and sterile processing department has the proper supplies.
• Respond promptly to urgent supply requests and coordinate the delivery of needed items to the OR during surgeries.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission standards, OSHA guidelines, and infection control protocols.
• Conduct regular audits of inventory, storage conditions, and distribution practices to identify and address discrepancies or areas for improvement.
• Report any damaged or expired supplies and ensure proper disposal according to hospital policies.
• Work closely with perioperative nurses, surgical technologists, and sterile processing staff to understand their supply needs and provide timely support.
• Communicate effectively with the Materials Management Department, purchasing team, and vendors to coordinate deliveries, address discrepancies, and resolve any supply chain issues.
• Provide excellent customer service by responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring efficient perioperative supply chain operations.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory transactions, including receipts, distributions, adjustments, and returns, in the inventory management system.
• Generate and analyze inventory usage and performance reports to support perioperative operations and cost management.
• Create weekly backorder report with all surgical staff, update daily as needed.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in inventory management, materials management, or supply chain operations, preferably in a perioperative or healthcare setting.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry materials up to 50 pounds and perform tasks that require standing, walking, and bending for extended periods.

Required Licensure/Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes: 

Compensation

•              Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
•              Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
•              Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE

•              Paid Time Off programs
•              Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
•              Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
•              Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
•              Educational Assistance Program

Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:

•              Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure/Sensory Requirements

• Exposure to:
• • Chemicals: None
  • Video Display Terminals: Average
  • Blood and Body Fluids: N/A
  • TB or Airborne Pathogens: N/A

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

• Speech: Required to communicate with others, telephone communication.
• Vision: Required to read memos and literature.
• Smell: N/A
• Hearing: Required for telephone communication and meetings.
• Touch: Needed to write, computer entry, filing.

Activity/Lifting Requirements

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 5%
• Twist: 5%
• Stand: 20%
• Crawl: 0%
• Walk: 40%
• Kneel: 2%
• Lift: 10%
• Drive: 0%
• Squat: 2%
• Climb: 0%
• Bend: 10%
• Reach above shoulders: 6%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

• Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
• Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
• Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

• Sit: 10
• Twist: 2
• Stand: 180
• Crawl: 0
• Walk: 180
• Kneel: 2
• Lift: 60
• Drive: 0
• Squat: 2
• Climb: 0
• Bend: 60
• Reach above shoulders: 10

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):

• Simple grasp up to 15 lbs. 
• Normal weight: 15# frequent
• Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 50-100# occasional
• Fine Manipulation: Computer data entry

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control:

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards

• Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
• • Inside hours: 8
  • Outside hours : 0
• Temperature: Normal Range
• Lighting: Average
• Noise levels: Average
• Humidity: Normal Range
• Atmosphere:
• Special Hazards:
• Protective Clothing Required: