Perioperative Inventory Tech

Perioperative Inventory Tech

The Perioperative Inventory Tech supports the needs of assigned Operating Rooms, Cardiac Cathlabs and other Pre-operative departments in the hospital by ensuring that inventory is obtained in a timely and accurate manner. Maintains a high standard of accuracy and interacts frequently with the hospital data control system. Efficiently manages tasks while working in a sterile, fast-paced and high-demand environment.

Responsibilities:

• With a high sense of urgency, delivers STAT items to Operating Room/Pre-operative staff upon request.
• Verifies receipt of the correct types and quantity of materials and supplies for incoming shipments.
• Unpacks and inspects items for damage/shortage. Reports to vendor or supervisor any discrepancies. Returns products back to vendors when needed.
• Interacts with data control system to identify the classification of items (stock/non-stock). Accurately processes items according to standard operating procedures.
• Stores items at designated locations accurately. Maintains supply areas keeping them neat and clean and properly labeled.
• Performs cycle and par level counts in Operating Room (OR) suites and storage rooms as necessary.
• Interacts with customers to review par levels, and receiving and delivery information.
• Maintains records of material and supplies and related materials management activities, as required.
• Picks and stages items for shipment to vendors.
• Audits storerooms and OR suites for expired product.
• Picks items for scheduled cases and completes case carts waiting for instruments.
• Provides phone coverage as necessary.
• Performs additional duties as directed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience: A minimum of one to three years of experience in supply chain/ healthcare environment, preferred.

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Licenses / Certifications:

Other: Computer knowledge in; Word, Excel, Microsoft, ETC. Must be able to multi-task.

Special Requirements: Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from eye