ED Supply Team Lead (Weekend Only)

Brigham and Women's Hospital•Boston, MA

37d•$22 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Supply Lead is primarily responsible for ensuring that supplies and equipment are stocked in designated locations throughout the department, including patient rooms, supply carts, closets, and cabinet. This position supervises and assists onsite supply techs, prioritizes supply and equipment responsibilities based on the department's needs and allocates staffing resources, serves as the primary point of contact for basic supply and equipment related requests while onsite, and stocks supplies and equipment. Members of the Supply Team, including supply leads and supply technicians, report directly to the department's Operations Manager. Although this position does not provide patient care, it is critical to supporting clinicians caring for patients in the department.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Appropriate physical condition and strength for cleaning, pushing, pulling and some heavy lifting (up to fifty pounds)
Basic knowledge of medical supplies, instruments, and equipment
Ability to organize and maximize storage space
Ability to complete checklists and perform basic math to maintain par levels
Ability to handle stressful situations that may arise in facilitating requests
Basic computer skills
Excellent customer service skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively, as part of a team as well as independently
Attention to detail
Must possess a positive attitude and ability to use reasoning in isolating a problem and reaching a sound conclusion
Must have the ability to manage constant change

Nice To Haves

healthcare and/or supplies and equipment experience preferred
Healthcare, retail, or other supplies and equipment experience 0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, organized, and clutter free Emergency Department, including breaking down boxes left in the stock room.
Receive daily assignment from the onsite supply lead.
Stock supplies and equipment in designated locations based on assignment and Supply Team's scope, including in patient rooms, supply carts, supply closets, and other locations as identified.
Return supplies and equipment (e.g., interpreter iPad, ultrasound machine) to designated storage locations.
Declutter patient care pods by returning supplies and equipment left on countertops to the Main Stock Room or by stocking in pre-determined locations throughout the department.
Routinely check in with Emergency Service Assistant (ESA) to collaboratively stock the patient care locations.
Transport soiled instruments to the Central Processing Department. Return clean/sterile products from the Central Processing Department to the ED.
Stock satellite linen carts and blanket warmers.
Respond to ED staff supply and equipment requests.
Organize the Internal Waiting Room.
Complete appropriate documentation, including pod specific checklists.
Collaborate with Materials Management staff responsible for stocking the Main Stock Room.
Escalate supply shortages to the Operations Manager.
Share feedback regarding Supply Team operations with leadership - feedback includes supply level adjustments, removal / addition of products, recommendations to improve workflows, etc.
Other duties as assigned depending on the status of the department.