Materials Management Technician-Surgical Services

Sullivan County Community Hospital•Sullivan, IN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Procures, receives, and maintains surgical supplies, instruments, implants, and equipment required for perioperative services Mains appropriate par levels for all surgical services areas, including OR and sterile processing Ensures availability of case-specific supplies based on surgeon preference cards and scheduled procedures Monitors product usage, expiration dates, and recalls ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance Performs inventory control activities, including cycle counts, reconciliation, and documentation Collaborates with perioperative leadership, surgeons, anesthesia, and vendors to evaluate products and manage supply costs Ensures compliance with AORN standards, ACHC, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements Receives, stores, and distributes supplies in accordance with infection prevention and safety guidelines Maintains accurate records in inventory management systems as applicable Assists with product trials, conversions, and standardization initiatives Responds to urgent and emergent supply needs during surgical procedures Participate in performance improvement, cost-containment, and quality assurance activities Maintains clean, organized, and secure storage areas within surgical services Assists with budget planning and forecasting for surgical supplies Communicates supply shortages or backorders and coordinates alternatives Courier between Sterile Processing and Clinics for instrument pickup in the afternoon and drop off any instruments SPD has ready at the time of pickup Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of surgical supplies, instruments, and procedures
Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with inventory management systems and basic computer skills
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
Prolonged standing, walking, and bending in the surgical environment

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of materials management, supply chain, or surgical services experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain adequate inventory levels of surgical supplies, implants, and equipment
Monitor par levels and adjust based on surgical volume and case mix
Perform routine inventory counts
Rotate stock to prevent expiration and waste
Place orders for surgical supplies and implants according to established procedures
Receive, inspect, and verify deliveries for accuracy and quality
Track backorders and coordinate substitutions when necessary
Maintain accurate records in inventory management systems
Ensure sterile core is stocked with required supplies
Coordinate specialty items and implants for scheduled procedures
Respond promptly to urgent supply needs during procedures
Maintain organized, clean, and compliant storage areas.
Communicate with vendors regarding product availability, pricing, and recalls
Assist with product evaluations
Support cost-containment efforts while maintaining quality of care
Courier-Pick up instruments from the clinics in the afternoon to be cleaned and reprocessed in SPD
Drop off any instruments we have at the time of pickup
Follow infection control, safety, and regulatory guidelines (ACHC, AORN)
Ensure proper storage and handling of sterile and non-sterile items
Participate in recall management and documentation
Work closely with surgeons, nurses, sterile processing, and anesthesia staff
Communicate supply issues or shortages proactively
Participate in meetings and performance improvement activities (New Product Committee)
Procures, receives, and maintains surgical supplies, instruments, implants, and equipment required for perioperative services
Maintains appropriate par levels for all surgical services areas, including OR and sterile processing
Ensures availability of case-specific supplies based on surgeon preference cards and scheduled procedures
Monitors product usage, expiration dates, and recalls ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance
Performs inventory control activities, including cycle counts, reconciliation, and documentation
Collaborates with perioperative leadership, surgeons, anesthesia, and vendors to evaluate products and manage supply costs
Ensures compliance with AORN standards, ACHC, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements
Receives, stores, and distributes supplies in accordance with infection prevention and safety guidelines
Maintains accurate records in inventory management systems as applicable
Assists with product trials, conversions, and standardization initiatives
Responds to urgent and emergent supply needs during surgical procedures
Participate in performance improvement, cost-containment, and quality assurance activities
Maintains clean, organized, and secure storage areas within surgical services
Assists with budget planning and forecasting for surgical supplies
Communicates supply shortages or backorders and coordinates alternatives
Courier between Sterile Processing and Clinics for instrument pickup in the afternoon and drop off any instruments SPD has ready at the time of pickup
Perform other duties as assigned