Central Supply Tech

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

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About The Position

The Central Supply Technician provides requested supplies, fulfills stock requests, coordinates rental equipment with outside vendors, and uses inventory systems to charge patients for supplies. The position performs inventory functions in supply areas, prepares and documents lifesaving specialty code carts and boxes, and cleans and sanitizes hospital equipment according to infection control standards. The technician inspects, receives, and distributes supplies, linen, and equipment throughout the hospital, prioritizing STAT and routine delivery schedules. Success in the role requires strong customer service and communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The position also documents supply requisitions, labels chargeable products, cleans reusable products, performs functional and safety inspections of emergency carts, maintains supply levels and stock rotation, and tracks equipment throughout the hospital. It is a full-time day-shift role with hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least six months of experience working in a hospital supply chain or materials management department, or an accepted substitute qualification.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of office equipment and supply chain computer software and operations.
• Knowledge of medical products and terminology.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and item identification information, including catalog numbers, lot numbers, and expiration dates.
• Understanding of equipment sanitation principles.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Document supply requisition records from clinical areas.
• Document and label products identified as chargeable by Lexington Medical Center’s charge master to reduce lost charges.
• Prepare and clean reusable supplies and products.
• Perform functional and safety inspections of emergency carts.
• Use a computerized system to expense departments and charge patients for supplies.
• Maintain supply levels and rotate stock using the first-in, first-out principle.
• Maintain proper allocation of Central Supply rental equipment.
• Respond to STAT supply requests accurately and promptly.
• Answer the telephone and track equipment throughout the hospital.
• Prepare, store, and issue sterile and other medical supplies for crash carts, urology carts, and respiratory boxes.
• Inspect, receive, and distribute supplies, linen, and equipment throughout the hospital, prioritizing STAT and routine delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for rental equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits effective on day one.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Eligibility for the 403(b) match plan starting day one; the employer matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Option to elect supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums up to three times salary.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED