MATERIALS MGT/OR TECH (FULL-TIME)

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center•Natchitoches, LA

About The Position

The Materials Management/OR Technician manages operating room supplies by maintaining adequate stock and non-stock inventory in a cost-effective manner. The role also sets up patient and procedure charges and Pass Through codes, and responds to late, non-drop, and credit-of-charge matters. The technician coordinates with Materials Management and OR leadership, vendors, physicians, and Surgery associates; supports purchasing and shared-services efforts; maintains an organized stock room; and pulls surgery case carts and returns unused items. The position also performs clerical and committee duties, helps with assigned additional duties, and protects patient confidentiality. The role requires teamwork, communication, customer focus, sound judgment, time management, and the ability to complete responsibilities without unapproved overtime. No supervisory responsibility is assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrates integrity, empathy and caring, excellence, communication, etiquette, and loyalty.
Demonstrates creativity, customer focus, decision quality, drive for results, strong peer relationships, and priority-setting skills.
Demonstrates excellent time management and completes assigned responsibilities without unapproved overtime.

Nice To Haves

College experience preferred.
Meditech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage OR inventory, including consignment and non-consignment items.
Process non-stock requisitions and purchase orders.
Order stock and non-stock items.
Maintain professional rapport with vendors, physicians, and Surgery associates.
Respond promptly to late, non-drop, and credit-of-charge matters.
Keep the stock room clean and organized.
Support and participate in group purchasing and shared-services efforts with other hospitals and related health facilities.
Perform assigned committee functions.
Set up patient charges, procedure charges, and Pass Through codes.
Coordinate paperwork and discuss pricing and consignment items with the Materials Manager and OR Manager.
Coordinate activities with Materials Management and the OR Manager.
Perform clerical duties related to procedures in a patient care unit.
Answer the telephone and direct calls appropriately.
Record minutes from staff meetings.
Type correspondence, reports, memoranda, special projects, technical papers, and related materials.
Assume other related responsibilities as assigned by the Materials Manager and OR Manager.
Assist with additional duties such as PI, QI, patient transporting, and V.A.C.
Protect patient confidentiality and handle patient communication and documentation confidentially.
Release patient information and records according to hospital policy.
Support teamwork and communication within Materials Management and Surgery.
Demonstrate teamwork with staff regarding materials management changes.
Communicate with the charge person before leaving the department.
Pull case carts for surgeries and return unused items to the shelf.