Distribution Technician- Materials Management
About The Position
The Distribution Technician prepares, transports, and delivers materials and supplies to patient care areas throughout the MU Health Care system. The position works in a 24/7 health care environment and must comply with hospital life-safety codes, infection-control standards, Joint Commission and CMS requirements, and hospital guidelines for patient satisfaction. Employees must be flexible to cover other departmental positions or shifts when needed to meet core business needs. The role includes stocking and replenishing supplies, managing inventory, assisting customers, preparing and processing shipments, and transporting supplies, equipment, records, specimens, and patients as needed. The technician operates forklifts and vehicles, maintains vehicles and equipment, and keeps storage areas clean, safe, and organized.
Requirements
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Chauffeur driver license; Missouri Class E or higher for Missouri residents within 30 days of establishing Missouri residency.
- Experience with the preparation, inventory, or delivery of materials and supplies.
Nice To Haves
- Additional license or certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Stock ordered supplies and perform inventory checks for PAR sites, including disposable, non-disposable, and sterile processing items.
- Perform cycle and inventory counts, rotate stock, remove expired items, monitor out-of-stock levels, and review usage data and trends to support timely replenishment according to inventory schedules.
- Communicate supply needs to affected areas.
- Assist customers with supply questions, requests, and concerns; resolve incorrect orders and deliver shipments to appropriate destinations.
- Prepare outgoing shipments by filling, stacking, wrapping, and loading orders.
- Prepare chargeable items for distribution and complete forms for credit charges and productivity information.
- Deliver compressed gas cylinders and liquid nitrogen tanks using approved carrier carts and established safety procedures.
- Transport time-sensitive specimens, reprocessed items, radiology films, CT files, medical records, and supplies and materials for off-site clinics throughout the health care system.
- Receive and process incoming and outgoing shipments, verify purchase orders against delivered items for accuracy and quality, and coordinate shipments to and from vendors.
- Operate a forklift and carrier carts, and drive cars, vans, and trucks up to 30 feet in length.
- Inspect vehicles, forklifts, and equipment; perform preventative maintenance and ensure cleanliness.
- Clean, maintain, and organize storage areas in accordance with safety regulations and preventive maintenance standards.
- Assist with moving office furniture, equipment, medical records, supplies, and other items.
- Assist with safely transferring patients to and from stretchers, beds, and wheelchairs, and escort patients and equipment to designated destinations as needed.
- Perform patient transports according to established procedures to ensure patient and staff safety.
- Assist with morgue transports as needed, following established procedures.
- Perform unit- or department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one.
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays.
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years.
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%).
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
