HCSS Sterile Supply Tech (Galveston)
About The Position
Responsible for assisting with supply management and the daily availability of commodity and implant supplies for assigned OR service lines. Provides supply chain support for surgical services while exemplifying UTMB’s mission, vision, and values and following UTMB policies and procedures. Ensures effective and efficient distribution of surgical supplies to designated locations, including storage cabinets, support rooms, sterile areas, sterile processing, and other appropriate areas within the Operating Room. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. This is a contract position through UTMB HealthCare Systems Staffing, UTMB’s in-house staffing agency. No benefits are associated with the position.
Requirements
- No experience required.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with staff, management, and customers.
- Ability to use desktop and handheld computers.
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Manual dexterity and memory are critical to the role.
Nice To Haves
- Previous OR inventory management experience.
- Hospital supply chain experience.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily inventory of computer information systems in assigned areas, including cycle-count audits, monitoring expiring or at-risk inventory, and following up on outstanding orders.
- Restock supplies daily and return unused products to assigned locations.
- Receive, unpack, and deliver supplies ordered from vendors and the off-site warehouse.
- Verify shipment accuracy by counting items and comparing packing lists with receiving and delivery tickets.
- Assist management personnel in maintaining predetermined supply par levels.
- Use preference cards to pull inventory accurately for cases and prepare case carts.
- Interact cordially and professionally with clinical staff.
- Maintain cleanliness and order in designated work areas.
- Provide schedule flexibility and coverage when needed, including after-hours and weekends.
- Participate in quality-improvement processes.
- Troubleshoot supply-related issues with clinicians and escalate unresolved issues to the supervisor.
- Perform fiscal-year-end physical inventories.
- Provide assistance, guidance, and backup to related Supply Chain personnel.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
