Materials Equipment Spec PRN

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Sarasota, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Equipment Specialist coordinates the maintenance, repair and flow of equipment, as well as, manages and establishes a cost effective supply distribution system by evaluating and monitoring supply storage, back orders and pricing while maintaining adequate quantities of supplies. The Specialist is also responsible for interacting with hospital end-users and vendors providing assistance to the end-user in procuring non-routine, non-standard goods and services, as well as, identifying the most appropriate vendor for supplies and services utilizing approved vendors whenever possible, following policies, standards, and procedures and referencing any existing contracts.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of related experience, preferably in a health care setting.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the maintenance, repair and flow of equipment.
• Manages and establishes a cost-effective supply distribution system by evaluating and monitoring supply storage, back orders and pricing while maintaining adequate quantities of supplies.
• Interacts with hospital end-users and vendors.
• Provides assistance to the end-user in procuring non-routine, non-standard goods and services.
• Identifies the most appropriate vendor for supplies and services utilizing approved vendors whenever possible, following policies, standards, and procedures and referencing any existing contracts.

What This Job Offers

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