The Supply Chain Technician - OR is responsible for ordering, receiving storage and distribution of all supplies in the Operating Room. They will be responsible for assuring adequate inventory for surgeries, requesting supplies for upcoming cases, and working with VCU Health System and other stakeholders for additional needs.
Essential Job Statements
Ensure that all supplies are scanned, inventoried, pulled, put-away and replenished in and accurate and timely manner.
Perform inventory management such as: expiration dates, rotating stock, cycle, and inventory counts.
Inspect items to ensure they are not damaged or expired before stocking.
Confirm delivery dates, identifies issues and resolutions to supervisor.
Assist with procedure cart build and replenishment.
Maintain supply carts to ensure supplies are organized and neatly stocked in the correction location and quantity.
Train all new supply chain technicians as appropriate.
Handle all urgent and emergent supply situations.
Assist in resolving back-order problems with prime vendors and the Purchasing Department.
Ensure responsibility and visible commitment of diversity equity and inclusion programs/initiatives through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across the health
Patient Population
Not applicable to this position.
Employment Qualifications
Required Education: High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Education: N/A
Licensure/Certification Required: N/A
Licensure/Certification Preferred: N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Years and Type of Required Experience:
2+ years supply chain experience required.
Working knowledge of computers.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Cultural Responsiveness:
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Previous healthcare supply chain experience preferred.
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
This role does not involve direct patient care; however, it is important to acknowledge the potential to encounter severely injured patients within the hospital environment.
Job duties may include the access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies
Physical Requirements
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) - 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) - 1-33%
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) - 67-100%
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) - 34-66%
Stoop, Kneel, Squat - 67-100%
Crawling, Climbing, Balance, Bending - 1-33%
Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing
Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards
Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements
Hazards: N/A
Mental/Sensory – Emotional
Mental/Sensory: Reasoning, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading
Emotional: Steady Pace, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions
Days
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