Supply Chain Technician

This position works under the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Manager/Director and/or designee. Inventories, restocks, and distributes disposable medical supplies within Perioperative services, which includes replenishment in the Operating Room and Ambulatory Surgery Unit suites. Works the majority of the time preparing surgical carts for use in the medical center and/or medical office building. Will also maintain accuracy of supplies on facility procedure cards. Stocks surgical carts for use during procedures. Performs other related duties as necessary. Essential Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reviews operating room schedule in advance to ensure proper supply levels. Stocks surgical carts for use during procedures Inventory assigned supply areas for replenishment Rotate stock using FIFO (first-in-first-out) method of inventory management Fills requisitions from stock in storage areas Maintains stocking levels in the OR and ASU suites Inform staff on product conversions and substitutions. Work with Perioperative Cost Specialist, Procurement team, and service leads (nursing) to ensure proper stocking levels are maintained and supplies are ordered routinely. Escalate and solve supply issues with Supply Chain Manager, and involve clinicians when necessary. Maintain procedure cards (removing obsolete items, and updating cards during product conversions) Print supply forecast to prepare for future procedures Dons protective equipment when necessary Infection Control - Standard Precautions: Adherence to hand washing requirements, workflow patterns, standard precautions, dress code, sterility assurance Ensures proper documentation is maintained electronically and manually Participates in all competency programs, attends meetings, and trainings when required Adheres to all policies and protocols in the use of Healthconnect and OneLink Systems Ability to present information in one on one and small group situations Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos Ability to communicate and write effectively Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities Corporate Compliance Accountability: Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical - Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions. Customer Service - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; treats co-workers, patients, and facility visitors with respect. Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are fully understood. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; reads and interprets written information. Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; balances team and individual responsibilities. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The incumbent is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The incumbent is occasionally required to sit. The incumbent must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the incumbent is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to inpatients and outpatients who may be experiencing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Experience Basic Qualifications Required six (6) months experience managing supplies in a perioperative environment (Ambulatory Surgery Unit and/or Operating Room, and/or Sterile Processing-this may be any one of the 3 or a combination of the 3 equaling six (6) months). Required six (6) months experience operating within a Supply Chain inventory management system. Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived. Education Successful Completion of Blood borne Pathogens Awareness Training within 30 days of hire (KP Learn Module) Must Pass Computer Navigation Assessment High School Diploma/GED required License, Certification, Registration N/A Additional Requirements Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications N/A Notes will support Downey Service Area including Bellflower ASU This is an on call position, days and hours may vary. Primary Location California,Downey,Downey Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours 1 Shift Variable Workdays Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start

12:01 AM

Working Hours End

11:59 PM

Job Schedule Call-in/On-Call Job Type Standard Worker Location Onsite Employee Status Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation B01|SEIU|Local 399 Job Level Entry Level Department Downey Medical Center - MaterialMgmt-Storeroom - 0801 Pay Range $28.99 - $32.12 / hour Travel Yes, 25 % of the Time Work Setting Onsite Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kaiser Permanente