Operating Room Materials Technician

Operating Room Materials Technician

The Operating Room Materials Technician is responsible for the daily management and annual planning of materials used within the operating room. They will be managing the non-salary expense budget which includes the coordination and provision of supplies that enable patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Materials Management 70%

Create and manage pars within the operating room. Competency is evidenced by maintaining established supply chain metrics and by communicating key supply chain information such as supply availability. May include the utilization of handheld device to perform par count. Perform physical receipt of goods and validate shipping against packing slip. Coordinate deliveries and vendor managed pars (e.g., linen) with contracted suppliers. Manage outstanding requisition approvals, backorders, and outstanding receipts by executing respective queries in the procurement system on a daily or weekly basis. Manage RTVs (returns to vendor). Enter asset information into asset management system upon receipt of capital equipment, when needed. Rotate and stock product as needed based on a first in, first out model.

Budget 20%

Support the budget planning process by conducting product research and providing information. Manage inventory levels per budget dollars allocated. Meet regularly with operations to go over any budget overages or shortfalls.

Communication 10%

Review product recall alerts and take required action as described within specified timeframe. Communicate product recalls to affected departments, if any. Partner with operations to identify alternate/substitute products. Communicate product backorders as directed.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Years of Applicable Experience - 2 or more years

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

• Materials Management
• Organization
• Competency with supply management system

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Operate computer programs and software
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats
• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
• Making independent decisions
• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Working Conditions: Hospital Environment Travel Requirements: No travel required Physical Demands: Heavy: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.