Materials Equipment Spec I

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Sarasota, FL

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About The Position

The Materials Equipment Specialist coordinates the maintenance, repair, and flow of equipment and manages and establishes a cost-effective supply distribution system. This includes evaluating and monitoring supply storage, back orders, and pricing while maintaining adequate quantities of supplies. The Specialist interacts with hospital end-users and vendors, assists end-users in procuring non-routine, non-standard goods and services, and identifies appropriate vendors for supplies and services. Approved vendors should be used whenever possible, while following policies, standards, and procedures and referencing existing contracts.

Requirements

• Two years of related experience; preferably in a health care setting.
• High school diploma, GED, or certificate.
• Work four 10-hour shifts, Friday through Monday, from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Undergo background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse if providing care to vulnerable populations.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• Team player and self-starter who is accurate and detail oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize a variety of duties.
• Ability to take initiative and solve problems with little or no assistance.
• Proficiency with software, including Excel, and prior experience with PeopleSoft.
• Ability to meet deadlines and timetables.
• Knowledge of budgets, accounting, and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of healthcare purchasing and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the maintenance, repair, and flow of equipment.
• Manage and establish a cost-effective supply distribution system.
• Evaluate and monitor supply storage, back orders, and pricing while maintaining adequate supply quantities.
• Interact with hospital end-users and vendors.
• Assist end-users in procuring non-routine, non-standard goods and services.
• Identify appropriate vendors for supplies and services, using approved vendors whenever possible and following policies, standards, procedures, and existing contracts.

What This Job Offers

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