Central Supply Tech (FT - Nights)

Lexington Medical Center•West Columbia, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Supply Technician position requires an individual with strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a clinical team in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a proven track record of being detail-oriented and possess critical thinking skills. This role is responsible for accurately providing requested supplies, filling stock requests, coordinating with outside vendors for rental equipment, utilizing inventory systems to charge patients for supplies, performing inventory functions for supply areas to meet department requirements, and accurately preparing and documenting lifesaving specialty code carts and boxes used for patient care within the hospital. A clear understanding of proper cleaning and sanitizing of hospital equipment according to infection control standards is essential. This position will inspect, receive, and distribute supplies, linen, and equipment throughout the hospital, prioritizing STAT and routine delivery schedules.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
6 Months Working in a Hospital's Supply Chain or Materials Management Department
Basic computer skills
Knowledge of office equipment
Knowledge of supply chain computer software and operations
Medical product and terminology knowledge
Inventory control principals
Understanding of item identification information (catalog #s, Lot #s, expiration dates)
Principles of equipment sanitation

Nice To Haves

1 Year Directly of Related Experience with Inventory Management (such as supply distribution, ordering, and inventory)
An Associate's Degree in a Supply Chain Management Field
At least 1 Year of Experience that Demonstrated Aptitude for Supply Chain Management and Successful Performance in an LMC Position (To be Reviewed by Department Leadership)

Responsibilities

Accurately providing requested supplies
Filling stock requests
Working with outside vendors for rental equipment
Utilizing inventory systems to charge patients supplies
Performing inventory functions for supply areas to meet department requirements
Accurately preparing and documenting lifesaving specialty code carts and boxes utilized for patient care within the hospital
Cleaning and sanitizing hospital equipment properly according to infection control standards
Inspect, receive and distribute supplies, linen, and equipment throughout the hospital
Distribute supply and equipment flow throughout the hospital, prioritizing STAT and routine delivery schedules
Documenting supply requisition records from clinical areas
Documenting and labeling products that are deemed as chargeable by the Lexington Medical Center’s charge master; decreasing lost charges
Preparation and cleaning of reusable supplies/products
Performing functional and safety inspections for emergency carts
Utilize computerized system to expense departments and charge patients for supplies
Maintains supply levels and performs proper stock rotation using first-in, first-out principle
Maintains proper allocation of all CS rental equipment
Respond to all stat supply requests in an expedient and accurate manner
Answers the telephone, tracks all equipment throughout the hospital
Prepares, stores and issue sterile and other medical supplies with crash carts, urology carts, and respiratory boxes with appropriate supplies
Performs all other duties as assigned

Benefits

Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
403(b) match plan day one
LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%
Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
Adoption assistance
Employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness